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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.
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.
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.
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.
Rome’s Colosseum Unveils its Underworld
For the first time ever, visitors to Rome’s Colosseum will get the chance to explore the ancient amphitheater’s basement.
