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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
Ancient Clay Cylinders Reveal What May Be World's Oldest Alphabetic Writing
The early writing appears to date to around 2400 B.C.—preceding the previous most bygone examples by roughly 500 years.
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What’s the Oldest City in the World? Exploring Earth’s Ancient Civilizations
Did you know Damascus, Syria, has been home to people for about 3000 B.C.E.? Today, it has a population of around 2.6 million ...
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World's Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Syria
Small clay cylinders from an ancient Syrian tomb have letters etched into them. The 2400-year-old tablets are the oldest ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle4d
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures marks 100 years of documenting Egypt’s ancient inscriptions
The modern city of Luxor, known in the ancient world as Thebes, has one of the largest concentrations of ancient monuments in ...
Greek Reporter5d
Battle of Himera: The Ancient Greek Victory That Changed History
During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.
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Lycurgus: The Ancient Greek Lawgiver Who Revolutionized Sparta
Discover the life and legacy of Lycurgus, Sparta's legendary lawgiver, whose reforms forged a society of equality and ...
Los Angeles Times1d
Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures
“This project offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure,” Christos Staikouras, the transport and infrastructure ...