Caracalla was not the creator of the Roman baths as we know them today, but he was the one who perfected them and ordered the ...

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Pottery has long been used to date archaeological sites but previously held ideas about styles associated with the iron age ...

Dive into the world's linguistic diversity! Explores the top 10 Most Spoken Languages in the World 2024, including their ...

During the next century, Christians perished in China completely. With the fall of the Tang Dynasty in 907, China once again ...

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in ...

This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious ...

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 ...

Found in a cremation cemetery in Belgium, the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and a Roman-era skull, according to a new study ...

Calling all history buffs! Add this underrated town near Naples to your bucket list to see ancient Greek ruins in an ...

Analysis of ancient DNA from the ashen casts of Pompeii victims changes presumed relationships between them, and reveals the ...

Not surprisingly, Christian faiths make up over 70 percent of religious beliefs in the U.S. So, which religions are the most popular in the U.S.? Well, the answer is evolving, with Protestantism no ...