Cambs village where Channel Four's 'Time Team' discovered a Roman villa: The village also has an unlucky church, which has suffered from a tree falling onto it ...
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A building site in Marske-by-the-Sea where the remains of a Roman villa have been found. An application to list it as a Scheduled Ancient Monument has been ... Show more
The quintessentially English Essex village with train station hardly anyone uses: Not many people use the station
essexlive.news/whats-on/quintessentially-english-essex-village-train-9129696
2,000-year-old beach house discovered during building work: A three-year project to build a child’s playground and recreation area south of the Italian city of ...
cnn.com/2024/01/19/style/naples-roman-beach-house-pliny/
Marske-by-the-Sea: Thousands protest over plans to build 800 homes on site of 'Roman villa' on Yorkshire coast after dispute over heritage
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/marske-by-the-sea-thousands-protest-over-plans-to-build-800-homes-on-site-of-roman-villa-on-yorkshire-coast-after-dispute-over-heritage-4514478
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Trio wins $700K Vesuvius Challenge grand prize for deciphering ancient scroll: The 2024 Challenge has also been announced, with a $100,000 grand prize.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/trio-wins-700k-vesuvius-challenge-grand-prize-for-deciphering-ancient-scroll/
Quick Glance: Decoded Passages from Herculaneum Scrolls Revealed
- Using AI, 15 passages from a 2,000-year-old unrolled Herculaneum scroll have been deciphered, offering insights into an ancient philosopher's thoughts.
- Researchers decoded the first word from an unopened Herculaneum scroll and revealed nearly complete passages from the ancient text, shedding light on philosophy from almost 2,000 years ago.
- Advanced computer technology and AI allow researchers to analyze the Herculaneum scrolls without unrolling them, preventing damage to the fragile documents.
- Over 2,000 characters, including the first full passages, have been deciphered from a scroll, as announced by computer scientists involved in the Vesuvius Challenge to accelerate discoveries on the scrolls.
Ancient Roman villa — where eruption of Mount Vesuvius could be seen — found in Italy
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Archaeologists Discover Roman Villa on Site of 'Unauthorized Eco-Monster': The ancient villa complex, which dates to the 1st century, may have been the residence ...
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Ancient Roman villa — where eruption of Mount Vesuvius could be seen — found in Italy
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Marske: Dispute between developer and local councillor over 'Roman villa' discovered on Yorkshire building site
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/marske-dispute-between-developer-and-local-councillor-over-roman-villa-discovered-on-yorkshire-building-site-4471952
Lying down and vomiting between courses: This is how Ancient Romans would feast: The ancient Romans indulged in lavish, hours-long banquet feasts that served to ...
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Hidden Belgium: The underground Museum revealing Roman remains: The tour ends dramatically inside the foundations of a vanished Roman villa where you see the ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/848762/hidden-belgium-the-underground-museum-revealing-roman-remains
Archaeologists discover ancient prison bakery at Pompeii: Officials say the cramped room with barred windows is a "shocking example" of the precarious living ...
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Why is there such a hype around 'Grand Theft Auto VI'?: Officials say the cramped room with barred windows is a "shocking example" of the precarious living ...
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Up to 50,000 Roman coins discovered off coast of Sardinia: Bronze coins dating from fourth century are in exceptional state of preservation ...
theguardian.com/science/2023/nov/06/up-to-50000-roman-coins-discovered-off-coast-of-sardinia
House of Gucci: inside the Roman villa built by Aldo Gucci now on sale for £13m: The Gucci heirs are seeking a new owner for the marbled-filled Italian estate ...
standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/celebrity-homes/house-of-gucci-mansion-for-sale-rome-b1117983.html
Hundreds of badly charred ancient Roman scrolls found in a Roman villa have long been believed to be unreadable, but a 21-year-old computer science student has ... Show more
AI helps decipher first text of “unreadable” ancient Herculaneum scroll: Computer science student Luke Farritor won $40,000 from the Vesuvius Challenge.
arstechnica.com/science/2023/10/ai-helps-decipher-first-text-of-unreadable-ancient-herculaneum-scroll/
Colby Cosh: An engineer opens the door to reading ancient, once-unreadable history
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Forty years after a Roman villa was found in Spain, its owner remains unknown: Experts believe that the palatial complex was a significant center of power that ...
english.elpais.com/culture/2023-10-07/forty-years-after-a-roman-villa-was-found-in-spain-its-owner-remains-unknown.html
Did Jewish gladiators exist?: Reish Lakish the bandit and other tales: A new study weighs the archaeological and historical evidence for Jewish gladiators in the ...
haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-09-03/ty-article/did-jewish-gladiators-exist/0000018a-5a58-d0ea-a7ab-da7ffc3f0000
Archaeologists uncover new insight into the lives of slaves in ancient Pompeii: Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that ...
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Quick Glance: Slave Bedroom Uncovered in Pompeii
- Archaeologists discover materials like furniture and fabric decomposed over the years, covered with rock fragments and ash.
- A small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii was found and was likely used by slaves.
- The room contained two beds, one with a mattress, two small cabinets, and a series of urns and ceramic containers.
- The absence of grates, locks, or chains suggests control was primarily through internal organization of servitude.
Mantegna: The Triumphs of Caesar – you can hear the trumpets and smell the elephant dung
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/sep/18/mantegna-the-triumphs-of-caesar-you-can-hear-the-trumpets-and-smell-the-elephant-dung
Five dog friendly villages with a nice pub and a good walk: There aren't many better ways to spend an afternoon in Gloucestershire than a walk in the ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/five-dog-friendly-gloucestershire-villages-8733532
1,800-year-old bones of a small ‘lap dog’ — a ‘much-loved pet’ — found at Roman villa
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Walheim - “I see myself in my works”: From September 1st, the artist Regine Lechner-Grotz will be exhibiting her works in the Römerhaus ...
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One of 'longest ever' ancient hand axes in UK found during archaeological dig in Kent
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Seven remote and wild Italian islands you probably hadn't thought to visit: With quiet coves, wild sheep, goats and donkeys and few other visitors ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/remote-italian-islands-tuscany-aeloians-2407858
The Roman Britons cared a lot about hair removal, and it shows in artifacts: A collection of tweezers once used to remove armpit hair are amidst over 400 new ...
popsci.com/science/roman-empire-england-hair-removal-tweezers/
Mosaics of Greek Medusa found in ancient Roman villa : In Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the three Gorgons. According to myth, Medusa has hair made of ...
jpost.com/archaeology/article-738757
Quick Glance: Hundreds of Jews visit the Temple Mount following Palestinian disturbances in al-Aqsa.
- • Jordan warns of "catastrophic consequences" if police remove Palestinians from the mosque once more.
- ""We urge Jordan, through the Waqf guards, to promptly remove the extremists who aim to riot tomorrow during Muslim prayers on the Temple Mount and the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall from the Al-Aqsa Mosque."
- Palestinians and police clashed last week in al-Aqsa after scores of Palestinians barricaded themselves inside the shrine on the eve of Passover.
- Police stormed al-Aqsa, firing stun grenades and attempting to clear the crowds.
Archaeologists reveal glamorous ancient winery among Roman ruins: Wine production played a key role in the identity of Roman elite, a new study finds.
jpost.com/archaeology/article-739874
Texas-born Italian princess evicted from historic Roman villa with Caravaggio-painted ceiling
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Quick Glance: American princess expelled from Caravaggio's Rome villa
- 1/2] Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi poses for a portrait outside Villa Aurora, a structure that houses Caravaggio's only ceiling mural, which will be auctioned in January with an initial price of 471 million euros, on November 16, 2021, in Rome, Italy.
- In January, Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi, 73, told Reuters that the trips were organized to earn funds for maintenance.
- The Casino dell'Aurora was auctioned off in January 2022, with a minimum bid of roughly 350 million euros ($385 million), potentially making it one of the most expensive properties in the world.
Olney: Roman villa mosaic found under Aldi supermarket site: Archaeologists say the remains uncovered in Olney, Buckinghamshire, are of "high significance".
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'Vibrant' Roman mosaic discovered under supermarket construction site: Archaeologists in England have discovered a "fantastic" Roman mosaic on land earmarked for ...
cnn.com/style/article/roman-mosaic-supermarket-gbr-scli-intl-scn/
2,000-year-old Roman bust sold at Texas Goodwill for $35 returned to Germany: The bust belonged to Ludwig I, the King of Bavaria from 1825 to 1848 ...
businessinsider.com/2000-year-old-roman-bust-purchased-texas-goodwill-returning-germany-2023-4
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Heritage project celebrates one of Mansfield Woodhouse's most famous sons: A heritage project to celebrate the life and work of one of Mansfield Woodhouse’s most ...
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This ancient Roman villa was equipped with wine fountains: The luxurious chateau along the ancient Appian Way boasts a winery that was likely built with fun and ...
popsci.com/science/ancient-roman-villa-wine-fountains/
Roman coin plucked from the ashes of Pompeii eruption sells at auction for £18,000
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Developers unearth 'intricate' Roman mosaic at proposed Aldi site in Milton Keynes
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How levelling up money will be spent: Councillors have agreed how £23m of the Government's Levelling Up money will be spent.
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How donkeys changed the course of human history: From bearing the burdens of the Roman Empire to enabling trade over long distances, the humble donkey has been ...
bbc.com/future/article/20230116-how-donkeys-changed-the-course-of-human-history
Ancient treasure trove puts Leicester top of the league: A time traveller from Anglo-Saxon or Roman times would not find much that they recognise above ground in ...
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The hiking tip: Rome in the Odenwald: A beautiful path leads to the Roman villa rustica Haselburg near Höchst in the Odenwald. A mountain church and a former ...
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7 great family-friendly activities in Hertfordshire: Here's seven great family activities from across Hertfordshire.
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/23330826.7-great-family-friendly-activities-hertfordshire/
A Valentine's message to Sussex – 11 things we most love about our county: We’re wishing all our readers a very happy Valentine’s Day.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/a-valentines-message-to-sussex-11-things-we-most-love-about-our-county-4027352
Evicted Texas princess won’t leave Roman villa with $355m Caravaggio mural: US-born Italian Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi is locked in a bitter ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/rita-jenrette-princess-roman-villa-caravaggio-b2268172.html
Rutland Roman villa: More finds discovered beneath farmer's field: It follows the discovery of a Roman villa in Rutland hailed as one of the most significant in ...
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Scarborough Roman villa: Dig director to give exciting new talk on the discovery: The director in charge of the dig in Eastfield, Scarborough two years ago will ...
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Princess faces eviction from stunning Roman villa with Caravaggio mural: Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi is locked in a bitter inheritance battle with her ...
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Villa d’Este: The new restaurant opened in a hidden Yorkshire village and named after nearby Roman ruins
yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/villa-deste-the-new-restaurant-opened-in-a-hidden-yorkshire-village-and-named-after-nearby-roman-ruins-3978921
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Badger burrowing continues to put historic site at risk: A historic site is has again been declared at risk due to badger burrowing.
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Ancient barn conversion with steam room found at Roman villa in Rutland: Fresh evidence of owners’ lavish lifestyle discovered at same site as rare Iliad mosaic
theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/28/ancient-barn-conversion-with-steam-room-found-at-roman-villa-in-rutland
Archaeologists have unearthed what could be one of Britain's 'earliest barn conversations' at the site of Roman villa in Rutland.
2,000-year-old luxury Roman villa with 'underfloor heating' discovered: Beneath the Austrian town of Kempten lie the foundations of the Roman city of ...
jpost.com/archaeology/article-722148
Researchers unveil secrets of the largest stash of Roman coins ever found in Spain
english.elpais.com/culture/2022-11-03/researchers-unveil-secrets-of-the-largest-stash-of-roman-coins-ever-found-in-spain.html
Family feud casts shadow over future of Roman villa with Caravaggio mural: A 16th century villa in Rome with the world's only known ceiling painting ...
rfi.fr/en/europe/20221031-family-feud-casts-shadow-over-future-of-roman-villa-with-caravaggio-mural
‘Breathtaking’ Roman-inspired Grand Designs commuter house for sale for £5.95m: Abbey Orchard House, half a mile from the centre of St Albans, appeared on Grand ...
standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/interiors/breathtaking-romaninspired-grand-designs-commuter-house-for-sale-for-ps5-95m-b1036089.html
Even Ancient Romans cheated: Mercury-filled dice discovered in Belgium: Cheating is nothing new. Even the Romans resorted to backhanded techniques to gain the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/313203/even-romans-cheat-ancient-mercury-filled-dice-discovered-in-belgium
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