Rome’s Palaces of Steam
Rome’s Palaces of Steam Long before cafés, fitness clubs and coworking spaces, the Romans had already invented somewhere that combined them all. When people think of the Roman Empire,…
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July: The Emperor Who Still Lives on Our Calendar
July: The Emperor Who Still Lives on Our Calendar Julius Caesar was known for many things: his relationship with Cleopatra of Egypt, his appointed position as “Dictator for life”…
The Magnificent Bridge Connecting Rome to Istanbul: Egnatia Road
Egnatia Road, is one of the most important roads connecting the two important capitals of the period, Rome and Istanbul, shining like a culture star from past to present.
There was no Alzheimer’s disease in ancient Greece or Rome! Because…
An analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts has unveiled a startling revelation: severe memory loss was virtually non-existent 2,000 to 2,500 years ago, during the era of Aristotle, Galen and Pliny the Elder.
Ephesus: the dream capital of Rome in Asia
Ephesus was once the Asian capital of the Roman Empire: it was the jewel city of the time; as a cosmopolitan, cultural and commercial center, it was second only to Rome; The people called it the “second Rome.
The Fall of Caesar
The Fall of Caesar March 15, 44 B.C., the so-called Ides of March according to the Romans. That morning, Rome seemed crushed under a heavy leaden weight. A mist…
Traces of the Roman Empire: a civilization carved in stone in Verona
Traces of the Roman Empire: a civilization carved in stone in Verona When people think of Verona, Shakespeare’s tragic lovers, medieval romance, or Italian elegance often come to mind.…
February 11: Nero and Britannicus
The noble Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, son of Emperor Claudius, dies in Rome during a banquet the day before his fourteenth birthday. He had denounced the illegitimacy of Nero as emperor and had him assassinated by masking his death as an epilepsy attack.
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Nicaea: Where Bridges Meet
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Nicaea: Where Bridges Meet The year 2025 marks an extraordinary moment for the Christian world. The Jubilee Year, declared sacred by the Catholic Church,…
Iznik: The Silent Witness of Rome in Anatolia
Traces of the Roman Empire Iznik: The Silent Witness of Rome in Anatolia Nestled in the Marmara Region, the tranquil town of İznik—ancient Nicaea—stands as one of the Roman…
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara The International Archaeology Symposium, featuring the “Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition featuring the statue of Marcus Aurelius, begins in Ankara on…
1,700-year-old tombs with links to a gladiator unearthed near Naples
1,700-year-old tombs with links to a gladiator unearthed near Naples 1,700-year-old tombs with links to a gladiator unearthed near Naples A Roman necropolis has been discovered on the site…
The historical structure of the city of Rome: Aspendos
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Once upon a time, the ancient city of Aspendos had a good king. He loved his daughter, famous for her beauty, and his country “to the same extent”. One day, he had an idea for his two loves. He declared to his people that would marry his daughter to the person who rendered the most advantageous service to the city…
15 March, in 44BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated
Vincenzo Camuccini, The Death of Ceasar 15 March, in 44BC, Julius…
A statue of Hermes from the Roman Empire period has been found!
A statue of Hermes from the Roman Empire period has been found! A statue of Hermes from the Roman Empire period was discovered in the ancient city of Aspendos,…
The “Villa of the Mysteries” has been discovered in the ancient city of Pompeii
The “Villa of the Mysteries” has been discovered in the ancient city of Pompeii A new Villa of the Mysteries has emerged from the excavations of Pompeii. A large…
Archaeologists found a Roman-era coffin covered in plaster
Archaeologists found a Roman-era coffin covered in plaster A “high-ranking individual” covered in liquid chalk has been found buried in an ancient Roman-era cemetery discovered in England. Archaeologists have…
Pompeii: A large thermal complex has been discovered
Pompeii: A large thermal complex has been discovered A sizeable thermal complex that remained for 2 thousand years under a layer of volcanic rock and ash inside a private…
The Baths of Caracalla returned to the water after 1500 years
The Baths of Caracalla returned to the water after 1500 years Like Caesar Augustus and Hadrian, Caracalla undertook a series of architectural projects to make himself famous, and this…
Who are those people in Pompeii?
Who are those people in Pompeii? Touching figures frozen in time… A mother embracing her son, two sisters embracing each other… The secret of these moulds found in Pompeii…
The Appian Way is officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Appian Way is officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site The “Via Appia. Regina Viarum” is officially registered in the World Heritage List, thus becoming the 60th Italian site…
New discovery in Pompeii: Gladiator drawings drawn by children were found
Among the latest discoveries made in the ruins of the ancient Roman city, gladiator drawings thought to have been inspired by children watching the battles in the amphitheatre were discovered.
Discovery in Loadikya Ancient City! Statue head of Hygieia found
In a remarkable archaeological find, the missing head of a statue of Hygieia, the goddess of health, has been unearthed in the ancient city of Laodicea. This head, a testament to ancient craftsmanship, is estimated to be approximately 2,100 years old, a rare and invaluable discovery.