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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Roman shoppers hail 'lovely' sale top 'great for any occasion' as it drops to ยฃ25

Shoppers are excited about a floral top from Roman that is offered at a discounted price of ยฃ25, down from the original ยฃ35.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Romans used feces and thyme oil for medicinal purposes, indicates study after find in Turkey

A recent archaeological discovery in Turkey suggests that Romans utilized human feces for medicinal purposes, marking the first direct evidence of this practice.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

1900-Year-Old Jar May Contain First Physical Evidence That Romans Used Feces as Medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered signs of human feces in a 1900-year-old glass jar, suggesting that Romans may have used feces for medicinal purposes.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Romans Suta 'Still Life with a Triangle'. Daily Tasks for Young Researchers

A creative project inviting children to share their artworks related to various themes, inspired by the artist Romans Suta.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: Roman Emperor Establishes Weekly Holiday

The article discusses the establishment of Sunday as a weekly day of rest by Roman Emperor Constantine in 321 AD, highlighting its significance in historical and cultural contexts.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Archaeological Finds from Augsburg: Rare Mosaic from the Roman Era Presented

A rare Roman-era mosaic, discovered 40 years ago by students, has been restored and showcased in Augsburg amid public anticipation for the upcoming Archaeological State Exhibition.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Lenten Sermon: Merkel and the Romans

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a Lenten sermon in Maria Laach Monastery, advocating for new ways of thinking while embodying her established persona.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Lenten Sermon: Merkel and the Romans

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a Lenten sermon at the Maria Laach Abbey, advocating for a new way of thinking while embodying her established persona.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Owen Rees' History of Antiquity: The 'Wild Barbarian' is Just a Myth

Owen Rees argues that the dichotomy between civilized Romans and wild barbarians is a myth, revealing a shared ancient cultural landscape.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Owen Rees' History of Antiquity: The 'Wild Barbarian' is Just a Myth

Owen Rees challenges the longstanding dichotomy between civilized Romans and wild barbarians, arguing that ancient cultures shared a common life experience.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ancient Petra engineers did what even the Romans dared not undertake

Recent discoveries in Petra, Jordan, highlight the advanced engineering skills of the Nabateans, revealing a complex high-tech plumbing system.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Conquest of Amoria: The Rescue of 'Wa Ma'tisamah' That Crushed One of the Strongest Fortresses of the Romans

The article discusses the historical significance of the Abbasid conquest of Amoria in 838 AD, sparked by a Muslim woman's cry for help, which mobilized a significant military response from Caliph Al-Mu'tasim.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Artist and Purvitis Prize winner Romans Korovins has passed away

Renowned Latvian artist Romans Korovins, who received the Purvitis Prize for his solo exhibition 'We Will Die Together', has died.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Chemistry Gives Priority to the Romans Over Canada's Trials in Using 'Fecal Pills'

The article discusses the historical precedence of using fecal transplants as treatment, originally practiced by Romans, in light of recent positive trials in Canada.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: Roman roads extended over 300,000 kilometers

A recent international study has revealed that the Roman road network spanned over 300,000 kilometers, significantly surpassing previous estimates.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Human waste in Roman medicine? First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement'

Recent research has revealed that Romans utilized fecal matter in their medical treatments, with the first direct evidence found in an ancient vessel from Pergamon, Turkey.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

2,000-year-old Roman jar discovery proves ancient medics used human poo to treat sick

Archaeologists have found a 2,000-year-old glass vial in Turkey providing the first evidence that ancient Romans used human feces to treat various ailments.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Roman ship loaded with garum, the sauce of emperors: unprecedented discovery in Gallipoli

A 4th-century Roman ship laden with garum has been discovered off the coast of Gallipoli in the Ionian Sea, after six months of secrecy to protect its valuable cargo, costing 780,000 euros for the recovery operations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Sports

Udinese-Roma 1-0: The hopes for the title have vanished for the Romans, see the goal

Udinese defeated Roma 1-0, effectively crushing their hopes for the Serie A title due to a goal from Ekelenkamp, leaving Champions League qualification as their realistic goal.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

With this mysterious weapon, the Romans fought cavalry warriors

The Romans used the innovative 'Arcuballista' to effectively combat cavalry warriors on the battlefield, as modern experiments with replicas show its ease of use and effectiveness.

Feb 2 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

History: Roman Bathing Fun in Filthy Water

Researchers, led by geoarchaeologist Gรผl Sรผrmelihindi, explore the bathing habits of ancient Romans in Pompeii, highlighting their social interactions and the questionable hygiene of the waters they used.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

โ€˜Extraordinaryโ€™ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links

Archaeologists in Norfolk have discovered a complete iron age war trumpet, possibly linked to the Celtic tribe led by Boudicca during their conflict with the Romans.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The "little hand" to make the Romans vote

The Democratic Party in Naples is reportedly recruiting the Rom community for electoral support by offering legal residency status for illegal camps in exchange for votes.

Dec 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Secret Behind the Nearly Indestructible Concrete of the Romans

Researchers have discovered the recipe for ancient Roman concrete, known for its incredible durability, which was made using a mixture of unslaked lime and volcanic ash that outperforms modern materials.

Dec 27 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus: 'Martyrs of Peace Ridiculed'

Pope Leo XIV addressed Romans and pilgrims during the Angelus, emphasizing the connection between the Christmas mystery and martyrdom amid the current world's suffering and uncertainty.

Dec 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC

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