Lost in the Sands: The Ancient Roman City of Thamugadi, Buried by the Sahara for Nearly 10 Centuries
Roman city of Thamugadi and the first discoveries Thamugadi was founded by the Roman emperor Trajan. Photo: AGE FOTOSTOCK Founded by the emperor Trajan around 100 AD, the city of Thamugadi, also known as Timgad or Tamugas …
Mouth of Truth: Ancient Roman Marble Mask or the World’s First Lie Detector?
Facing the wall of the church of Santa Maria, in Cosmedin, Rome, there is an extremely puzzling relic – a weathered marble face with a gaping mouth, known as the “Bocca della Verità” or “Mouth of Truth”. According to legend, …
Unveiling the Roman ‘Gateway to Hell’: Why Sacrificial Animals Perished While Humans Survived
A cave that the ancient Romans believed was a gateway to hell was so deadly that it killed any animal that came near it, but left the priests who guided them unharmed. Millennia later, scientists believe they have …
Discovering Millennia-Old Masterpieces: Exquisite Artifacts Showcasing Unmatched Craftsmanship
For gamers, especially fans of the Tomb Raider series, the keyword “artefact” is no longer strange. This is an archaeological term used to refer to artifacts created by ancient people – especially tools or weapons – to distinguish them from those …
A Close-Up Look at the World’s Most Majestic Ancient Roman Palace
Located in the ancient town of Tivoli in Lazio, Italy, the ancient Roman mansion Villa Adriana is a unique architectural complex built in the ancient Roman period. Photo: Wikipedia. This project is located on a campus of up to 120 hectares, located on the slopes of the Tiburtine hill,…
Unveiling the “Lavish” Bathhouse of Ancient Rome
A view inside the “luxurious” Roman baths. Public baths played an important role in Roman society, contributing to improving people’s health. Among them, outstanding in terms of both amenities and scale, Caracalla, the…
Ascoli Piceno: Discover Italy’s Timeless Radiant Gem
The town of Ascoli is truly a “little gem” shining brightly in the middle of Italy. During the day, buildings and even paving stones sparkle in the sunlight. At night, everything is even more splendid under the moonlight, on…
Pompeii: The revival of the ancient Italian city that once died
Once the most luxurious place in ancient Rome. More than 2,000 years ago, on the shore of the Mediterranean, Pompeii was a bustling city during the height of the Roman Empire. Pompeii has about 20,000 inhabitants and is famous for its olive oil and grape products. Less than 10 minutes from the city…