A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
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6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...
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Were the Founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, Actually Greek?
Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.
Reviving the Wines of Ancient Rome
Drinking wine from two thousand years ago is everyone's dream. Even those who are teetotalers dream of savoring the 'nectar ...
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Why the Roman Empire dominates our imagination
From viral memes to bestselling books, Hollywood blockbusters to history podcasts, the fascination with ancient Rome refuses ...
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Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
But this has not always been the case. In ancient Greece and Rome, you might assume that the close relations between humans and animals would result in many tales of animal ghosts, but this is not ...
It’s one of the world’s most famous. But how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
It’s one of the world’s most famous. But how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work? - The Trevi Fountain is arguably the world’s ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Pumps in hidden chamber control water flowing to Rome’s iconic Trevi fountain; AP explains
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is one of Italy’s most popular monuments, but few visitors are aware of where its water comes from.
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KS2 History: The Romans. 5: The legacy of Ancient Rome
It’s one of hundreds of sites that remain long after the Romans left Britain, and just part of the legacy of Ancient Rome. Now Bath was named after the Romans left. But there are plenty of towns ...