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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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: ...
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 ...