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Dutch tourist defaces ancient Roman villa in Herculaneum

Herculaneum, like Pompeii, was buried under volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

When Julius Caesar was kidnapped by Pirates & made them…increase the ransom

Caesar maintained an un-captive-like behavior for the 38 days the pirates held him

How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine the Great in Rome

Originally some 11 metres tall, it was later broken up and pillaged for bronze

Toasted Bread & Walnuts: The secret to sophisticated Roman wine revealed (video)

Roman Dolia: Nuanced flavor & sophistication in winemaking

What happened to the conspirators after Julius Caesar’s death? (video)

Nemesis...

Even Emperor Nero’s own mother wasn’t spared his cruelty (video)

When Nero took control, his behavior became increasingly erratic and cruel

Crazy things the ancient Romans did (video)

Empress Messalina pursued over 150 lovers and challenged courtesans for endurance, resulting in a scandalous elopement and a tragic end...

2,000-year-old Roman era makeup & jewelry unearthed in ancient city of Aizanoi

The Roman Connection: Examining the jewelry & cosmetics

Matrons, Plebeians & Prostitutes, the women of ancient Rome

The man of the house, the Paterfamilias, was the head of the family with absolute control over his wife and children

Ancient Theater Discovered in Rome near St. Peter’s Square

The remains include part of a hemicycle-shaped seating section, marble columns, decorative stucco pieces bearing gold leaf

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