How did a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct grow by 2km?
A team from Bournemouth University (BU) has said it has "conclusively mapped" the source of the Dorchester aqueduct for the ...
Gladiators were embodiment of tyranny to some ancient Romans
Contrary to the "strength and honor" depicted in Hollywood films "Gladiator" and "Gladiator II," some ancient Romans ...
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Most-studied Roman aqueduct near Dorchester longer than previous estimates: Study
Bournemouth University’s latest research revealed that the Roman aqueduct near Dorchester was two kilometers longer than ...
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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
To mark the opening of the Colosseum in 80 C.E., the Roman emperor Titus staged a staggering spectacle, flooding the arena ...
Ask a Roman-History Professor: Were There Ever Sharks in the Colosseum?
Gladiator II director Ridley Scott famously does not care about historical accuracy in his films but we had to ask.
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Roman Reigns and CM Punk's real-life heat explained
The latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown has unfolded yet another thrilling chapter in the breathtaking build to the ...
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Roman citizens depicted in sculpture
For wealthy Romans, life was good. They lived in beautiful houses – often on the hills outside Rome, away from the noise and the smell. They enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle with luxurious ...
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8 things people get wrong about ancient Rome
Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet in antiquity, these sculptures were adorned with bright paints and intricate patterns, bringing them vividly to life. Ancient Rome maintains a ...
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Life in a Roman fort
Forts were camps where Roman soldiers lived. They had towers and were protected by walls and ditches. They were often built along the borders of the Roman Empire to help defend it. ANITA: The ...