Discovery

by Carol King |
words by Carol King Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman village at a site in Devon, England, that has changed how experts view Roman Britain. Sam Moorhead…
Culture
by Carol King |
An international team of experts has discovered why ancient Roman concrete has proved to be so durable: seawater. A team led by Paulo Monteiro of the U.S.…
by Carol King |
"Boccaccio reading from the Decameron to Queen Johanna of Naples" - 1849, painting by Gustave Wappers words by Carol King An academic at England’s University…
by Carol King |
words by Carol King The “delicious” taste of some balsamic vinegar bottled in the 18th-century has stunned experts. Italian news agency ANSA reports that a…
Culture
by Carol King |
words by Carol King The Ancient Romans may have used small, ceramic discs as the equivalent of modern toilet paper.The theory is outlined in a study published…