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See the Stunning Ancient Roman Statue of Athena That’s Going on View for the First Time in Nearly 260 Years
After spending centuries on a British aristocrat's estate in North Yorkshire, the marble masterpiece will be unveiled in Chicago's Wrightwood 659 gallery later this week ...
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Large Egyptian Blue Ingot Recovered from Emperor Nero’s Palace in Rome
Archaeologists working at the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s grand palace in ancient Rome, have uncovered a rare and remarkable artifact: a large ingot of Egyptian blue, the world’s first synthetic ...
Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.
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Will All New Federal Buildings Look Like Ancient Rome Now?
An executive order calls for buildings that "respect regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage" ...
The strange history of citrus fruit spans ancient China and Rome to the Renaissance and today's lunchbox
The discovery that scurvy, a debilitating illness caused by vitamin C deficiency, could be treated with citrus fruit ...
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Rome’s Timeless Treasures: Must-See Spots In The Eternal City
Rome , the capital of Italy, is a stunning blend of ancient history, art, and culture. With its fascinating mix of ruins, ...
Gladiator Women of Ancient Rome
Evidence shows women gladiators fought in front of crowds in Ancient Rome. Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in ...
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Will all new federal buildings look like ancient Rome now? Not quite.
Among his day one actions, President Trump is reviving his first-term efforts to promote classical architecture for federal ...