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Though rare, female gladiators did appear in the Roman arena, challenging ancient Rome’s expectations and revealing how ...
A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...
Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by religious Jews ...
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Gabii have uncovered a massive stone-lined basin that may represent one ...
Hannibal of Carthage (modern Tunisia), a great military strategist, led elephants through the Alps to defeat Rome.