Since 1991 the Golowan festival in Penzance has revived many of these ancient customs and has ... imagery associated with the sacrificial Roman Saturnalia. The Cornish version of Halloween ...

Image courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum The ancient Romans left behind massive ruins that showcase their engineering and architectural ingenuity, foremost among them Rome’s Coliseum.

We learn that it’s not just the overwhelmingly White and male field of Classics that is to blame for the lack of attention paid to the everyday workers of Ancient Egypt and Rome, but also the ...

The mythical Romulus and Remus may get the credit, but Rome's archaeology reveals that local tribes established the ancient kingdom. A mosaic on the floor of Vittorio Emanuele Gallery is one of ...

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Photos show the “rare” ancient Roman artifact. Photo from the City of Leuven Digging into the damp, marshy soil of central Belgium, archaeologists went about their typical work. The “routine ...

“It was not by deceit nor in secret,” he replied, “but openly and in arms that the Roman People took vengeance on their foes.” It was a quaintly old-fashioned view of how the ancient world’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A nearly yearlong excavation project in northern Switzerland is ...

Archaeologists recently located a Roman-era tomb outside of Naples, Italy, that likely housed a gladiator. Located near an ancient forum and amphitheater that once hosted Roman gladiators ...

the head of an ancient deity. The Appian Way Regional Park announced the find on Facebook. The park, located in Rome, said that it recently bid farewell to "the beautiful stone head." The head was ...