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Ancient Medicines From Shipwreck Shed Light on Life in Antiquity
Researchers have used DNA sequencing to unlock the secrets of 2,000-year-old medicines found in a shipwreck.
Caligula Statue Seized From Looters Is Unveiled
A statue thought to depict the notorious emperor Caligula may have led experts to a long-lost imperial palace.
A Wise Man’s Cure: Frankincense and Myrrh
Once considered priceless, the ancient remedies frankincense and myrrh are drawing new attention from medical researchers.
Gladiator Cries Foul Over Ref’s Blown Call From the Grave
Did a referee’s blown call cost a Roman gladiator his life some 1,800 years ago?
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
Eating As the Romans Ate
Residents of Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed in 79 A.D., ate such delicacies as sea urchins, figs and dormice, according to a recent analysis of a sewer found on the site.
Researchers Explore the Seafaring Culture of the Maya
This month, researchers are seeking a better understanding of Maya maritime trade by excavating an ancient port city on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Egyptian Princess Needed Bypass Surgery, Mummy Study Shows
An Egyptian princess is the earliest known sufferer of heart disease, according to a recent study suggesting clogged arteries have plagued civilizations for millennia.
Girl Possibly Murdered During Roman Invasion Found in England
Last week, archaeologists in Kent, England, discovered the body of a girl believed to have been killed by Roman soldiers around 50 A.D.
Sacred Text Describes Successful Brain Surgery in Ancient Tibet
An intriguing account of ancient brain surgery in Tibet has been found in a 2,900-year-old collection of Buddhist texts.
Romances That Changed History
For better or for worse, these historic romances altered the course of history.
Historic Eclipses
This week, as the world watches a true astronomical rarity–the first full lunar eclipse to coincide with a winter solstice since 1554–we take a look at legendary eclipses with undeniable historical significance.
Gladiator House Crumbles, Hinting at Pompeii’s Uncertain Future
On November 6, 2010, Pompeii’s House of the Gladiators collapsed, highlighting the many challenges of preservation.
