This is what a surgical clinic looked like in ancient Rome
Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what ...
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History's Greatest Battles: Roman Empire
History’s Greatest Battles is produced by HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Listen to our other ...
The Best Roman Ruins Aren’t in Rome: 10 Crowd-Free Alternatives Outside of Italy
Italy isn’t the only place with awe-inspiring ruins from the Roman Empire. Avoid the crowds and see the broader picture of ...
This ancient amphitheatre near Rome doesn’t know if it’s a football pitch or a tourist attraction
Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors. View on ...
Opium, castoreum and patchouli: What an eye ointment reveals about ancient Rome
The Malabathrinum papyrus (P.Vindob. G 35250, Herakleopolis/Middle Egypt, 5th century CE) contains a recipe for an eye ...
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 ...
Revealing the Roman Relics of Pozzuoli
The sea of Pozzuoli is slowly giving back pieces of history hidden for centuries. In the western area of the city, where the ...