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Most popes are buried beneath the Vatican—but Francis is breaking tradition
The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...
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First evidence of gladiator fight with lion seen in Roman-era skeleton
A man who lived in Roman-occupied Britain was bitten by a big cat, probably in a gladiator arena, an analysis of his remains ...
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Lion Bite to the Butt May Be First Proof of Human-Animal Gladiatorial Combat
The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England ...
Bite marks reveal gladiator's fatal encounter with a lion in ancient Britain
In Rome's Colosseum and other amphitheaters in cities scattered across the sprawling ancient Roman Empire, gladiatorial ...
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Mysterious Roman ‘Sorcerer’s Treasure Trove’ With Bizarre Items Discovered by Archaeologists in Pompeii
Mysterious Roman ‘Sorcerer’s Treasure Trove’ With Bizarre Items Discovered by Archaeologists in Pompeii The ancient city of ...
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Ancient rhino herd preserved in ash after Yellowstone’s eruption 12 million years ago
About 12 million years ago, huge herds of rhinos roamed the lands of North America. There was a long-standing mystery around ...
AP PHOTOS: Body of Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica following procession
A procession to move the body of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing ended Wednesday ...
Ancient Fossils Reveal Massive Rhino Herds Once Roamed Nebraska
Volcanic eruption from 12 million years ago preserves a snapshot of extinct animal life. Rhinos that once roamed much of ...
When rock music met ancient archeology: the enduring power of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii
The 1972 concert film Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, back in cinemas this week, would change the way many thought of Pompeii.
From priestesses to prostitutes: New exhibition uncovers the lives of women in Pompeii
A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from ...