In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have unearthed evidence of an ancient Roman port near the Adriatic coast of Slovenia, shedding light on the region’s rich maritime history. The excavations, conducted between November 2023 and February 2024, took place at a site close to the pier of the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport at the […]
Trigarium, the Place where Nero Trained for Horse Racing and Drank Dung with Vinegar
Pliny the Elder recounts that Emperor Nero would consume a drink made with powdered pig or goat manure and vinegar when undergoing training as a charioteer for competitions. For nerve pains, goat manure boiled in vinegar with honey is considered very useful, even if the nerve is decaying. Spasms and injuries caused by blows are […]
Researchers Identify World’s Oldest Long-Necked Sea Dinosaur
A team of international scientists, led by paleontologists from the Stuttgart Natural History Museum, has made a remarkable discovery that sheds new light on the early evolution of long-necked marine dinosaurs. The fossil in question, known as Trachelosaurus fischeri, was first described in the early 20th century and has been a subject of debate among […]
Scientists Claim Our Universe does not Contain Dark Matter
In a new study, researchers from the University of Ottawa have questioned the current theoretical model of the universe’s composition, which suggests that it is made up of “normal matter”, “dark energy,” and “dark matter”. The study, led by Professor Rajendra Gupta from the Faculty of Science’s Department of Physics, demonstrates that the universe may […]
Tomb of Famous Ming Dynasty Official Discovered in China
In the second half of 2023, the Shanxi Provincial Archaeological Research Institute, in collaboration with the Xinzhou City Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute, conducted archaeological excavations in Xinfu District as part of the realignment project for National Highway 108 between Shahe and Shilingguan. During the excavations, two Longshan culture sites and sites from the […]
When Roman Emperor Tiberius Investigated and Solved a Murder Case
Auguste Dupin, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, Nero Wolfe… All these names have in common being fictional detectives, born from the fertile imagination of writers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Other characters could be added to them who solved crimes without being dedicated to it professionally, such as Miss Marple, Father […]
Two Roman Copper Bracelets with Hinges and Trisqueles Found in Wales
In a remarkable find that provides insight into the cultural interactions during the Roman occupation of Britain, two copper alloy bracelets were recently discovered in Llanddyfnan, Anglesey, Wales. The bracelets, which date back to the 2nd century AD, were found by Andrew Hutchinson while metal detecting in September 2023. The bracelets feature a unique design, […]
285 Neolithic Structures from over 4,000 Years Ago at the Pontcharaud Archaeological Site in France
In the context of the expansion of the A75 highway, on the eastern outskirts of the Clermont-Ferrand urban area, a significant Neolithic site was excavated in 2019-2020 by a team from Inrap. Located on the left bank of the Artière, a tributary of the Allier, the Pontcharaud site occupies the summit and slopes of a […]
The Disastrous Defeat that Led the Romans to Never Again Fight on that Day and to Change the Date of the Start of the Political Year
In the year 181 B.C., Rome undertook the conquest of Celtiberia in a series of wars that lasted for almost half a century, with perhaps the most famous episode being the siege of Numantia. This occurred in a later phase of the conflict, as a result of what the Romans considered a violation of the […]
Giant Volcano with Glacial Ice that May Have Harbored Life Discovered on Mars
In a remarkable discovery announced at a recent conference in Texas, scientists have uncovered a colossal volcano and a potential buried ice sheet on Mars, hidden in plain sight for decades in one of the planet’s most iconic regions. The volcano, provisionally named “Noctis volcano,” is located near the equator and has been captured in […]