Discovery

by Carol King | Fri, 09/13/2013 - 06:30

words by Carol King Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman village at a site in Devon, England, that has changed how experts view Roman Britain. Sam Moorhead…

Culture

Experts Discover The Secret Of Ancient Roman Concrete

by Carol King | Tue, 08/20/2013 - 06:30

An international team of experts has discovered why ancient Roman concrete has proved to be so durable: seawater. A team led by Paulo Monteiro of the U.S.…

Rare Boccaccio Manuscript Found

by Carol King | Mon, 08/19/2013 - 06:30

"Boccaccio reading from the Decameron to Queen Johanna of Naples" - 1849, painting by Gustave Wappers words by Carol King An academic at England’s University…

Delicious Centuries-old Modena Balsamic Vinegar Discovered

by Carol King | Sun, 08/11/2013 - 06:30

words by Carol King The “delicious” taste of some balsamic vinegar bottled in the 18th-century has stunned experts. Italian news agency ANSA reports that a…

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Ancient Romans May Have Used Flat Stones As Toilet Paper

by Carol King | Fri, 05/24/2013 - 07:08

words by Carol King The Ancient Romans may have used small, ceramic discs as the equivalent of modern toilet paper.The theory is outlined in a study published…