Tag: Rome
Silver Amulet: Rewriting Early Roman Empire Christianity History
Oldest Evidence of Christianity Found in Silver AmuletIn a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists uncovered a 1,800-year-old silver amulet in a burial site in Germany, revealing the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The...
Measuring Ancient Roman Drugs with Tiny Spoons: Research and Evidence
Uncovering the Mystery of Ancient Roman Drug SpoonsIn a groundbreaking study published in the journal Praehistorische Zeitschrift, researchers have shed light on the possible use of small, spoon-like objects found on ancient belts in...
Rare ‘Brutus’ Gold Coin from Post-Caesar Era for Auction
A rare 'Brutus' aureus minted around 43 B.C. is up for auction in December. The gold coin, one of only 17 of its kind known to exist, depicts Brutus on the front and a...
Uncovering the Anglo-Saxon Plagiarism of a Roman Coin: Typos and All
An unusual piece of Anglo-Saxon jewelry, a pendant replicating a Roman gold solidus featuring Emperor Honorius, was discovered in Norfolk, England, by a metal detectorist in January 2023. The pendant, dating back to the...
Recreating Historic Vatican Church with AI: Uncovering Invisible Damage
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized to uncover hidden structural vulnerabilities in St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican City. This marks the first time that such technology has been used to identify imperceptible...
Revealing Pompeii Victims: DNA Analysis Unveils New Identities
A recent study on the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago has revealed surprising details about their relationships. Ancient DNA analysis showed that some assumptions about the victims...