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Archaeologists Discover a Stash of 1,500-Year-Old Weapons—Including the Only Known Roman Helmet Ever Found in Denmark
The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ...
Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...
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A Pair Of Metal Detectorists Found A Roman Sword In Poland Amidst The Dense Forests
Amidst the dense forests of the Kraków-Częstochawa Upland in southern Poland, a pair of metal detectorists searching for ...
Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the ...
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Medieval matches bring ancient Roman history to life
Seventh-graders learning about ancient Rome reenacted a portion of history — the Gladiator Games — shocking by today’s ...
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An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district
The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a ...
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Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’
Martin Winkler, in his study of the history of the gesture, suggests that the Roman salute is a modern invention. For example, in one of the most complete iconographic monuments to Roman ...
The history of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people worldwide to share their love and affection. But did you ever wonder how the holiday ...