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Palatial Roman home buried in ash from Mount Vesuvius reveals its riches

An opulent Roman house that was buried in ash from the Mount Vesuvius eruption has been reopened to the public for the first time in more than 30 years following a massive effort to conserve the site.

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Ancient Roman chariot and fossilized horses from 'extremely wealthy family' discovered in Croatia

Archaeologists have discovered the fossilized remains of a chariot from Ancient Rome along with two horses, likely from an "extremely wealthy family."

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Mysterious scrolls linked to Julius Caesar could be read for first time ever

A pair of 2,000-year-old Roman scrolls believed to have belonged to the family of Julius Caesar, and were buried and charred during Vesuvius' eruption, have been virtually "unwrapped" for the first time ever.

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Inscription reveals final years of life in Pompeii

In the decades before the city of Pompeii was buried in ash by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, everyday life was filled with parties and struggles.

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Ancient Roman fort found in England: 'Very important and completely unexpected'

The remains of an ancient Roman fort dating back nearly 2,000 years have been unearthed underneath a bus station in southern England.

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Pompeii 'sorcerer’s treasure trove' discovered, with bones, skull charms and gems for rituals

Archaeologists have uncovered some incredible treasures buried in Pompeii in recent memory, including an ancient fast-food joint, a long-lost fresco and a the buried remains of a racehorse.

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Ancient Roman 'pen' was a joke

The tradition of buying cheap, joke souvenirs for your loved ones while traveling dates back at least two millennia.

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Pompeii ruins 'hiding 10 unexploded WW2 bombs,' archaeologists warn

At least 10 unexploded bombs dropped by the Allies during World War II are believed to be near the ruins of Pompeii, archaeologists warn, according to a local report

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Ancient Roman mine with 'some of world’s richest mineral deposits in the world' discovered in England

A mysterious Ancient Roman road and mine were discovered by archaeologists in England.

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'Undisturbed' Roman-era shipwreck discovered off Cyprus

Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a Roman-era ship off the coast of Eastern Cyprus.

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Ancient marble head depicting the Greek god Dionysus discovered in Rome

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered an ancient marble head that likely represents the Greek god Dionysus.

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Ancient Romans used molten iron to repair streets before Vesuvius erupted

Ancient workers used molten iron to repair Pompeii's streets before the historic and devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, a team of archaeologists has discovered.

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Archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber in Roman emperor Nero's underground palace

Archaeologists have discovered a hidden vault in the ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's sprawling palace, hidden under the hills near Rome's ancient Colosseum.

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Slave in Ancient Rome became the empire’s chariot-racing superstar

During the first century, people across Rome were obsessed with chariot races, which frequently produced horrific crashes.

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Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed

Researchers have unearthed a new discovery at the ruins in Pompeii, an ancient eatery known as a thermopolium, akin to a modern-day snack bar, where patrons could get drinks and hot food.

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Pompeii digs uncovers mythical hunter in long-lost fresco

MILAN (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

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Ancient Egypt tombs dating back to Roman times unearthed

Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Egypt tombs dating back to the Roman period in the country's Western Desert, according to a statement from the Antiquities Ministry.

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Petrified horse remains found in stable near Pompeii

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the petrified remains of several horses in the stable of an ancient villa in a suburb of Pompeii, near Naples.

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Stunning ‘sensual’ queen fresco discovered in Pompeii

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered a remarkable fresco depicting a sensual scene with the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, a legendary queen of Sparta from Greek mythology.

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Dirty jokes in latrine mosaics entertained Ancient Romans

As men relieved themselves at the public toilets in the coastal city of Antiochia ad Cragum some 1,800 years ago, they probably would have been amused by dirty scenes crafted into floor mosaics, archaeologists have found.

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Gruesome Pompeii discovery: Ancient city reveals grisly secret

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have discovered the undisturbed skeletons of a small group of people who took shelter from the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

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Mysterious Roman villa reveals its secrets

A remote Roman villa in Wales has revealed its secrets to archaeologists.

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Mount Vesuvius caused victims' heads to explode, blood to boil: study

When Mount Vesuvius erupted, the explosion caused such extreme heat that victims' skulls exploded, their blood boiled and their muscles, flesh and brains were replaced with ash.

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Naked servant painting revealed in newly-discovered ancient tomb mural

A depiction of a naked servant carrying a jug of wine has been discovered on the wall of a 2,200-year-old tomb in Southern Italy.

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2,000-year-old Roman cemetery discovered in England

An ancient, 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery has been found in Lincolnshire, England. Included in the find were pieces of pottery, skeletons and "grave goods" for the deceased.

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The weird reason Roman emperors were assassinated

Ancient Rome was a dangerous place to be an emperor. During its more than 500-year run, about 20 percent of Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in power. So, what led to their downfalls?

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Amateur archaeologist discovers 1,800-year-old golden ring from Rome

An amateur historian just unearthed a treasure that would turn any archaeologist green with envy: an ornate gold ring dating back to ancient Roman times.

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Archaeologists have discovered the 'crushed' Pompeii man's skull, and it will surprise you

Images of a man’s skeleton, apparently crushed by a rock during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius went viral after their recent discovery.

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Roman 'hand of god' unearthed by archaeologists near Hadrian's Wall

A mysterious bronze hand has been unearthed by archaeologists near Hadrian’s Wall in the North of England.

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Julius Caesar had 'crazy bulge' on his head new 3D reconstruction shows

Julius Caesar, the reviled and revered Roman Emperor, has gotten a new look, thanks to a recent 3D reconstruction of his face and head.

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How Jesus died: Ancient crucifixion victim offers new clues

The discovery of an ancient skeleton in northern Italy could shed new light on brutal Roman crucifixions.