For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is believed to be an ancient Roman gladiator. Artists have long depicted ...

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Ancient Egyptian festivals centred on procession by land and river, and were celebrated on particular days or series of days in the official year. The official year (365 days) was just short of the ...

Scientists often gauge past climate and atmosphere conditions from pristine ancient ice samples ... show that as far back as the time of the Roman Empire, human [activities] emitted enough ...

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.

Restoration work in Sisak, Croatia, has revealed a hidden Roman theater. Credit: Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media An earthquake in Croatia has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater ...

KYOTO -- More than 30,000 spectators were treated to an ancient Japanese imperial procession, a highlight of Kyoto's Aoi Matsuri festival, May 15 as some 500 people clad in aristocratic costumes ...

Reuters Nigeria's masquerade festival breathes life into ancient tradition Posted: May 16, 2025 | Last updated: May 16, 2025 Drums pounded and colorful figures whirled through crowds as Nigeria ...

Roman society was, in many ways ... rare measure of protection and prestige to marginalized citizens. As far as ancient society goes, they were as inclusive as it gets. But that would be a ...

The ancient Romans used honey for sweetness, fish sauce for salt, and olive oil for fat. They also used spices that are no longer common in European cooking, like celery and lovage seeds. After months ...