Smithsonian Magazine on MSN8h
Archaeologists Unearth 1,600-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath—the Oldest Ever Found in Europe
Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest ...
The Times of Israel19h
Roman-era Jewish bath in Italy may be oldest outside of Israel, points to vibrant Diaspora
Newly excavated site in Ostia Antica, dating as early as the 3rd century CE, offers fresh insight and new enigmas about the ...
Archaeologists stunned by discovery of lost Roman city in Africa
A powerful storm revealed odd formations on the seabed off the coast of this African country, unveiling an entirely forgotten ...
Laurence des Cars, saving the Louvre whatever the cost
In order to fund the museum's colossal €800 million renovation plan, director Laurence des Cars has no shortage of ideas: ...
Islands on MSN14h
Rick Steves' 10 Best-Selling European Tours To Embark On
Nobody knows Europe quite like Rick Steves, and what better way to explore the continent than on one of the travel guru's ...
Pies around the world — sweet and savory pastries to celebrate Pi Day
Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...