Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...
The 20 Best Hotels In Rome
From historic palazzos to art-filled abodes, the best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s tapestry of art, culture ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
This new cruise ship offers dolce vita decadence
In Rome, I was overwhelmed with a rush of boyish enthusiasm. I was setting off across the Mediterranean on a new ship, ...
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Bvlgari Unveils “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection”
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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One of Zaha Hadid’s last projects is hidden inside a 16th-century Italian palazzo in Rome
Having begun design phases before Zaha Hadid’s death, the 74-room Romeo Roma hotel is Zaha Hadid Architects’s (ZHA) first-ever adaptive reuse design and one of her last projects. Inside its orderly ...
Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
Archaeologists working at Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port city, have discovered the oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
The Ancient Greek Guide to Future-Proofing Your Posture
One powerlifter academic may have found a way to build lifelong, full-body strength and stability in a very old and rare ...
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Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars
“And in many ways, it actually felt like standing on the shores of ancient Lake Jezero on Mars ... and Hellenistic, Roman, Lydian, and Pisidian cultures influenced the settlement.