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The Numbers Behind Ancient Rome: Stats that Define *the* Supercity of the Ancient World
According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his twin brother Remus to become the city’s first king. What began as a small ...
Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget
Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget - Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city ...
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Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park Across the street from the Colosseum in Rome, Italy ... and turned out to be a rare ancient material. Archaeologists sifted through ...
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What was life like in ancient Rome?
Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...