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by Carol King |
Experts are revising their ideas about ancient Roman architecture following the sensational discovery of a large chunk of a monumental building with imposing…
Culture
by Carol King |
In the picture: A rare selection of natural pearls from the Qatar Museums Authority Collection. Photo © Creutz ----------------------------------------- This…
by Carol King |
words by Carol King The site where one of the two Ancient Roman legions was based in Israel between 120 AD and 300 AD has been unearthed in Galilee, reports ‘…
by Carol King |
words by Carol King Archaeologists have located anchors off the Sicilian island of Pantelleria dating to the Punic Wars in the third century BC. Thirty…
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by Carol King |
A team of archaeologists, historians, engineers and experts in Christian antiquities have inaugurated an important archaeological site in Rome. The site is…
Culture
by Silvia Donati |
Gelato now has its official home. It is located in Anzola dell’Emilia, just outside of Bologna, at the Gelato Museum Carpigiani: 1,000 square meters dedicated…
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by Carol King |
The above image is Leonardo da Vinci's 15th century sketch of a "helical air screw," drawn nearly 400 years before the first helicopter was built. A team of…
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by Diana Coode |
Sicily is full of history and hidden gems, none more special than the tiny island of Mozia just off the far western coast. Barely rising from the sea, the…
by Carol King |
words by Carol King Britain’s BBC Two has announced a collection of history documentaries exploring the Roman Empire and one of its formidable leaders. The…
by Carol King |
words by Carol King The origins of the Italian language may owe more to Sicilian writers than previously thought. Research conducted by a specialist in…