Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for ...
Marking 1,700 years, Rome's cathedral and first public church testify to Christianity's perseverance
St. John Lateran's facade bears the Latin inscription of "Mother and Head of all the Churches in the City and the World." ...
The Su Nuraxi stone complex was built by some of Sardinia’s oldest-known settlers, the mysterious Nuragic people.
Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...
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Ancient finds shape how we view history - and the world. Click or swipe through to see some of those discoveries as they're uncovered. Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History ...
From about 15 BC, the Atrebates seem to have established friendly relations with Rome, and it was an appeal for help from the last Atrebatic king, Verica, which provided Claudius with the pretext ...
An international team of archaeologists face the fascinating challenge of bringing to light the lost secrets of the Roman Empire. To understand who the gladiators were and to discover the secret ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...
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