Ancient Rome Was So Polluted With Lead That IQs Dropped
Airborne particles from minting coins damaged health, a new study says, and might have contributed to the Roman Empire’s ...
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Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule
Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the ...
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From Rome to Venice: Exploring Italy’s Most Fascinating Places
A country that blends timeless heritage with awe-inspiring scenery, Italy never ceases to amaze. From the cobblestone streets of Rome to the pastel-colored villages of Cinque Terre, every region is a ...
Hidden for Half a Century, Ancient Roman Treasures Return to the Spotlight
Inside the super-private Torlonia Collection of ancient marbles, and the strategy to clean them up and bring them back into ...
A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America
But it was the Romans who developed a working model of checks and balances. The constitution of the Roman republic was ...
Vatican says the pope has a 'polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.' What is that?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more ...
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Exactly How To Spend 4 Days In Rome
Okay, let’s find out if 4 days is enough time for our first trip to Rome.” They are the exact words Mark said to Kristen as ...