Ancient Greece and Rome’s Toxic Footprint Found in the Aegean
Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought. Researchers analyzed sediment cores from land and sea, linking lead levels to ...
Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget
Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – ...
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The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution. Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland ...
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19 Things You Need To Know About Augustus, The Founder Of The Roman Empire And First Emporer
Starting out as a Roman statesman and military leader, Augustus used his cunning and political leverage to become the first … Continue reading "19 Things You Need To Know About Augustus, The Founder O ...
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Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society
SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...