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Could You Stomach the Horrors of 'Halftime' in Ancient Rome?
By Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz last updated
Sure, complain about the music, but modern halftime shows are nothing compared to the horrors witnessed in ancient Rome.
Hidden ancient Roman 'Bridge of Nero' emerges from the Tiber during severe drought
By Owen Jarus published
A drought in Rome has caused the remains of the so-called Bridge of Nero, or Pons Neronianus, to become visible in the Tiber River.
Rare evidence of Roman crucifixion uncovered in the UK
By Owen Jarus last updated
The remains of a man, possibly a slave, indicate that he was crucified in the third or fourth century A.D. in Roman England.
Oldest Roman Hairstyle Recreated for First Time
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
The secrets of hairdos of revered Roman priestesses revealed.
Ancient sanctuary used by Roman soldiers nearly 2,000 years ago found in the Netherlands
By Tom Metcalfe published
The complex had altars for Mercury, Jupiter and Hercules.
Metal detectorist in UK finds ancient Roman penis pendant
By Owen Jarus published
A metal detectorist in the U.K. found an ancient Roman penis pendant made out of silver, which was likely thought to ward off evil.
Penis graffiti and explicit insult carved into ancient stone 'raises eyebrows' at Roman fort
By Harry Baker published
Archaeologists have unearthed penis graffiti and an explicit insult carved into a stone at a Roman fort in the UK. A translation of the phrase names one of the soldiers as a "shitter."
Pot brimming with Roman coins discovered in Switzerland
By Laura Geggel published
Archaeologists are studying a buried, fourth-century pot of Roman coins that an amateur treasure hunter found with a metal detector.
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