Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows
The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...
The Forward8h
There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
Excavators first unearthed the barracks in the late 1700s. Among the ruins they found a bronze helmet, with a circular brim, ...
ScreenRant on MSN14h
Could Gladiator 2's Caracalla Actually Have Syphilis? Historian Weighs In
A Roman historian discusses the historical accuracy behind the erratic behavior of the young emperor Caracalla in Ridley ...
Discover Magazine21m
4 Famous Archeological Sites That Appeared in Major Films
Learn more about these ancient historic monuments and how they played a major role on the big screen.
Roman sewage found in the "City of Gladiators" kept draining water effectively for 2,250 years
During recent excavations in the ancient city of Stratonikeia in the Turkish province of Muğla, archaeologists discovered a ...
Greek Reporter13h
Ancient Inscription Touts Benefits of Greek Philosophy of Epicureanism
The benefits of the ancient Greek philosophy of Epicureanism are touted in an inscription discovered recently at a remote site in Turkey.
Steve Jobs Asked Himself This 1 Question Every Morning. New Psychology Research Says You Should Too
In the market for a radically effective daily gratitude practice? Steve Jobs and modern psychology have a suggestion.
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Conference series highlights why the Catholic imagination matters
Anyone hopeful for a stronger Catholic presence in contemporary arts and letters can only be heartened in the aftermath of ...
The whole story of human evolution, from ancient apes via Lucy to us, in one long read
In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...
The real history of the Borgias family and their cursed 'black legend'
Not unlike many of the Renaissance families of Italy, the Borgias were power hungry, corrupt, and self-indulgent. But their dynasty produced two popes—are they worthy of this notorious legacy?
Cambridge University Press22h
Prosthetics and Assistive Technology in Ancient Greece and Rome
The chapters cover extremity prostheses, facial prostheses, prosthetic hair, the design, commission and manufacture of prostheses and assistive technology, and the role of care-givers in the lives of ...
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Why the tropical paradise of Tahiti should be your next cruise destination
TAHITI With so many alluring destinations to explore, visitors to French Polynesia often use Tahiti and its internationally ...