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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
History: Roman Bathing Fun in Filthy Water
Researchers, led by geoarchaeologist Gül Sürmelihindi, explore the bathing habits of ancient Romans in Pompeii, highlighting their social interactions and the questionable hygiene of the waters they used.
‘Extraordinary’ 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.
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.
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.
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.