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Pompeii’s Unearthed Stash of Ancient Charms and Amulets
When Pompeii met its sudden end more than 2,000 years ago, the city was buried with many treasures intact. With every archaeological dig there, remarkable insight into Roman life is revealed. A …
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Ancient Phallic Graffiti Wasn’t For Laughs
A very familiar symbol has been discovered near Hadrian’s Wall (aka Hadrian’s Wall) in Cumbria, England—only this one dates back to 207 AD. The penis-shaped drawing isn’t just juvenile scribbling, however. According …
Via theguardian.com
Two Amateur Divers Accidentally Discover Roman-Era Treasure
While exploring a sunken ship in the ancient port of Caesarea, two amateur divers stumbled upon the largest trove of Roman-era artifacts in Israel in three decades. Bronze statues, lamps, jars, and …