Archaeologists used radar technology to map Falerii Novi, a Roman city last inhabited more than 1,300 years ago. They discovered new structures like a public monument with no direct parallel in Roman archaeological history. Their new study offers a window into life in ancient Rome, where people enjoyed shopping, bathing, […]
Fast food isn’t some newfangled invention. It’s been around for centuries, albeit in different forms. Ancient Roman fast-food joints were called “thermopolia.” These restaurants had a bad reputation, but they provided fast and cheap meals to the poor of ancient Rome. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Fast food […]
Many structures built by ancient Romans around...
Archaeologists uncovered a massive 4th-century...
Around 76 countries and territories use...
VIDEO: Digital archaeologists at Lund University in Sweden have put together a 3D reconstruction of a mansion in Pompeii.
The video shows the house in its original state before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, which destroyed the Roman city.
The researchers think the house belonged to rich banker, Caecilius Iucundus.
Archaeologists recently uncovered a massive 4th century mosaic floor outside Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. The mural is 36 feet long, 13 feet wide, and depicts a chariot race between four chariots.
If you've ever dreamed of strolling...
