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Research network sheds new light on drinking and eating habits in the Roman...
The landmark 50th issue of the journal Internet Archaeology is featuring pioneering research that is investigating new ways of analysing millions of Roman artefacts associated with the consumption of...
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Religions of Ancient Italy
Religions of Ancient Italy By Massimiliano Di Fazio The Peoples of Ancient Italy, Ed. by G. Farney, G. Bradley (De Gruyter, 2017) Introduction: The study of religions in ancient Italy poses two main...
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Rome’s Flaminian Obelisk: an epic journey from divine Egyptian symbol to...
By Nicky Nielsen It’s a great place to sit in the shade and enjoy a gelato. The base of the Flaminian Obelisk in the Piazza del Popolo on the northern end of Rome’s ancient quarter offers views of the...
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Guide to the classics: the Epic of Gilgamesh
By Louise Pryke “Forget death and seek life!” With these encouraging words, Gilgamesh, the star of the eponymous 4000-year-old epic poem, coins the world’s first heroic catchphrase. At the same time,...
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Pliny the Elder’s History: Recording the past in the Naturalis Historia
Pliny the Elder’s History: Recording the past in the Naturalis Historia By Arnoldus van Roessel Master’s Thesis, University of Victoria, 2018 Abstract: Pliny’s Naturalis Historia is remarkable for its...
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Spells, charms, erotic dolls: love magic in the ancient Mediterranean
By Marguerite Johnson It was a well-kept secret among historians during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the practice of magic was widespread in the ancient Mediterranean. Historians wanted...
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Since the 16th century, Basel has been home to a mysterious papyrus. With mirror writing on both sides, it has puzzled generations of researchers. A research team from the University of Basel has now...
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The Search for Early Christian Egypt: Archaeology and the Treasures of the...
The Search for Early Christian Egypt: Archaeology and the Treasures of the Desert Lecture by Darlene Brooks Hedstrom Given at Lanier Theological Library, on May 26, 2018 How did Christianity reach...
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10 Self-Help Tips from a Roman Emperor
Looking for some ancient wisdom to guide your life? Consider reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. This Roman Emperor, who reigned from 161 AD to 180 AD, is thought to have written this book in the...
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A History of Ancient Rome in 10 Buildings
By Garrett Ryan For half a millennium, Rome was the center of the world. The first city in history to have more than a million inhabitants, it ruled an empire that stretched from Scotland to Sudan. Its...
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