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Roman quarries in Austria and Germany – a brief sight-seeing tour
That is the third of 4 articles on the quarries of the traditional world and later, and, particularly, the marble that was quarried there and the artworks comprised of it. The primary (Mining in Historic Greece and Rome) was revealed … Continue reading
Tiller the Hun? Farmers in Roman Empire converted to Hun lifestyle — and vice versa
New archaeological analysis suggests people of Western Roman Empire switched between Hunnic nomadism and settled farming over a lifetime. Findings may be evidence of tribal encroachment that undermined Roman Empire during 5th century AD, contributing to its fall. Strange & … Continue reading
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Rare Roman gold coin found in Jerusalem at Mt. Zion archaeological dig
Though the Roman Empire occupied Jerusalem and certainly spread its currency there, the only known Roman coins from the ancient Jewish capital have all come to historians and archaeologists through collectors, with uncertain provenance. An exception is a gold coin … Continue reading
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Roman toilets gave no clear health benefit, and Romanization actually spread parasites
The Romans are well known for introducing sanitation technology to Europe around 2,000 years ago, including public multi-seat latrines with washing facilities, sewerage systems, piped drinking water from aqueducts, and heated public baths for washing. Romans also developed laws designed … Continue reading
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Roman Jewish leader blasts Berlusconi’s remarks on Hitler
(see related) (ANSA) – Rome, November 6 – The president of the Jewish Community in Rome on Tuesday lashed out at remarks made by centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi, who said his children have told him they feel like Jewish families … Continue reading
Holidays may see all motors shunned from Roman Forum road
(ANSA) – Rome, October 28 – Roman Mayor Ignazio Marino on Monday indicated that the arterial road flanking the Colosseum and running by the Imperial and Roman Forum ruins may be completely pedestrianized during the Christmas holiday period. Despite outcry … Continue reading
Roman mayor hails city’s two living Holocaust survivors
(ANSA) – Rome, October 16 – The mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, on Tuesday paid homage to the last two Roman survivors of World War II Nazi concentration camps in a synagogue memorial for the 70th anniversary of the Nazi … Continue reading