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Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Apollo
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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Italy, Pompeii - Roman Brothel (Lupanar)
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Vespasian
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Isis
The Temple of Isis is a Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. This small and almost intact temple was among one of the first discoveries during the excavation of Pompeii in 1764. Its role as a Hellenized Egyptian temple in...
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Roman elite soldier died a hero during Pompeii’s cataclysm
Skeleton found on beach is identified as an elite Roman officer who was killed while rushing in to rescue others during the Mount Vesuvius eruption, almost 2,000 years ago.
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Italy, Pompeii - The Macellum
The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market (or macellum) of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed...
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Italy, Naples - Herculaneum Roman Buried City
After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the town of Herculaneum was buried under approximately 20 metres of ash. It lay hidden and largely intact until discoveries from wells and underground tunnels became gradually more widely...
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The History of Pizza and Types of Pizza in Italy
Everybody loves pizza! It's the world's favorite food. But where does it come from? Italy, of course. But when? And how? And from whom? It's an interesting story! And also, what kinds of pizza do Italians like to eat? Let's talk about...
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Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Fortuna Augusta
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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Ancient Roman Paintings Styles
Many buildings had decorated walls in Pompeii; they were covered with frescoes or mosaics. What is interesting about frescoes (mural paintings) is that they are painted onto freshly-laid or wet lime plaster: 'fresco' means 'fresh'. This...
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Italy, Pompeii Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre of Pompeii is the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre. It is located in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, and was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, that also buried Pompeii itself and the neighboring town of...
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Italy, Pompeii - Forum Baths
The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The man's section...
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Archaeologists uncover skeleton of man crushed while fleeing Pompeii
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of a Pompeii resident who managed to survive an initial volcanic blast, only to end up getting crushed by a rock.
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Demons Are In Your Toilet
Demonology meets the archaeology of ancient Roman latrines.
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Italy, Pompeii - Great Palaestra
The Large Palaestra is situated to the south of the Via dell'Abbondanza in the eastern quarter of the city next to the Amphitheatre. It dates from the Augustan era and occupies an hugh area of approximately 140 x 105 metres. The...
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Roman weapons - the gladius
A legionary describes the gladius; one of the most famous swords from history, at over 50cm long Roman legionaries were well trained in using them.
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Italy, Pompeii - House of the Faun
The House of the Faun was built in the 2nd century BC during the Samnite period (80 BC). There is evidence, most notably in the eastern walls of the tetrastyle atrium, that after the great earthquake in AD 62, the House of the Faun was...
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Exploring Naples: Pizza, History, and Sweet Delights
Join us on a captivating journey to Naples, Italy - a city steeped in history, bursting with vibrant culture, and renowned for its delectable cuisine. In this video, we delve into the many facets that make Naples a must-visit destination.
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Italy, Pompeii - Marina gate
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
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Italy, Pompeii Odeon
The Odeon was a smaller roofed theatre, theatrum tectum, that sat 1500 spectators built in 80 BC. The theatre follows the plan of other Roman theatres and odeon structures. Where the Large Theatre was used primarily for staging drama,...
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Archaeologists uncover an ancient horse in Pompeii
The remains of a horse wearing a harness have been discovered at the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, according to the BBC.
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Italy, Pompeii - Great Theatre
The Large Theatre was built into a natural hill in the second century BC. This theatre sat roughly 4,000 spectators. In the Greek style, the tiered seating extends from the orchestra carved out of the hillside. The Roman influence is...
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Man fleeing Pompeii eruption killed via asphyxiation, not giant stone: archaeologists
New evidence has been unearthed in the case of the history's unluckiest man. Archaeologists searching the site of the man believed to have been crushed by a stone block during the Mt Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D. have found the rest of...
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Will Mount Vesuvius erupt Again? Animated explainer of new study
Magma is building up in a chamber below Mount Vesuvius and smaller eruptions like the ones in 1944 or 1631 are hard to rule out.