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Unearthed Ruins Challenge Ideas About Ancient Romans

by Carol King | Sat, 09/21/2013 - 06:00

Experts are revising their ideas about ancient Roman architecture following the sensational discovery of a large chunk of a monumental building with imposing…

Culture

Pearls Exhibition Opens In London

by Carol King | Fri, 09/20/2013 - 05:00

In the picture: A rare selection of natural pearls from the Qatar Museums Authority Collection. Photo © Creutz ----------------------------------------- This…

Ancient Roman Legion’s Base Discovered in Galilee

by Carol King | Wed, 08/28/2013 - 06:30

words by Carol King The site where one of the two Ancient Roman legions was based in Israel between 120 AD and 300 AD has been unearthed in Galilee, reports ‘…

Remains Of Punic Fleet Found Off Sicily

by Carol King | Mon, 08/26/2013 - 06:30

words by Carol King Archaeologists have located anchors off the Sicilian island of Pantelleria dating to the Punic Wars in the third century BC. Thirty…

Culture

Rome Archaeological Site Provides Information On Medieval Times

by Carol King | Wed, 08/21/2013 - 06:30

A team of archaeologists, historians, engineers and experts in Christian antiquities have inaugurated an important archaeological site in Rome. The site is…

Culture

Taste the History of Gelato

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/16/2013 - 07:00

Gelato now has its official home. It is located in Anzola dell’Emilia, just outside of Bologna, at the Gelato Museum Carpigiani: 1,000 square meters dedicated…

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Leonardo’s Human-powered Helicopter Realised

by Carol King | Fri, 08/09/2013 - 06:30

The above image is Leonardo da Vinci's 15th century sketch of a "helical air screw," drawn nearly 400 years before the first helicopter was built. A team of…

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Marsala, Mozia and its Mysterious Youth

by Diana Coode | Wed, 08/07/2013 - 07:18

Sicily is full of history and hidden gems, none more special than the tiny island of Mozia just off the far western coast. Barely rising from the sea, the…

BBC Makes Documentaries On Caligula, Hadrian’s Wall And Ancient Rome

by Carol King | Thu, 07/25/2013 - 05:51

words by Carol King Britain’s BBC Two has announced a collection of history documentaries exploring the Roman Empire and one of its formidable leaders. The…

Sicilian Origins Of Italian Language Recognised

by Carol King | Fri, 07/19/2013 - 05:43

words by Carol King The origins of the Italian language may owe more to Sicilian writers than previously thought. Research conducted by a specialist in…