Ancient Roman Magic: Superstitions and Mystical Symbols
Magic and Religion in the Roman Society. Magic and superstition occupied an unusual and frequently complex space within ancient Roman society. Far from being peripheral, … Read more
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Apartment Living in Ancient Rome: Insulae Life and Culture
Ancient Rome’s Urban Dwelling: Insulae’s Daily Life and Culture. In the bustling city of ancient Rome, a significant portion of the urban population lived in … Read more
Roman Vacations: Leisure and Pleasure in Ancient Times
Otium vs Negotium: How Ancient Romans Spent Their Holidays (Updated 2026) The Roman Empire, stretching across parts of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, is … Read more
The Mythical Gate of Hell at Lake Averno
Discover why Lake Averno was feared as the entrance to Hades. From Roman naval bases to Dante’s inspiration, see this mystical site in 2026. Lake … Read more
Ancient Pompeii Reveals Room of Slaves: Casting Light on Pompeii’s Lower Class
Artifacts from 2000 Years Ago: Casting Light on Pompeii’s Lower Class. In the Roman villa of Civita Giuliana, just about 600 meters from the ancient … Read more
An Imperial Age Square Revealed from Recent Excavations in Nora
An architectural marvel from the middle imperial era has been unearthed during the latest archaeological expedition in Nora, an ancient city on the peninsula that … Read more
Pompeii: A Fresco Unearthed in New Excavations of Regio IX Sheds Light on Ancient Cuisine
Revealing Culinary Artistry: Pompeian Fresco Illustrates Early Pizza-Like Dish” While it bears a striking resemblance to a pizza, this image from a fresco found in … Read more
New Discoveries at the Small Temple of Paestum: Eros and Dolphins
Excavations at the temple have unearthed hundreds of votive offerings, statues, and altars. Among the findings are a stone base with access steps and a … Read more
The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe
The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy during the archaic period, were an ancient Italic people. … Read more
The Magic Rites Complex in Pompeii
Pompeii’s Magic Rites Complex: Sabazius Cult in Italy The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was … Read more
Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules Discovered in Scott Park near Appia Antica in Rome
Uncovering the Past: The Discovery of a Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules in Scott Park during Sewer Conduit Overhaul The Appia Antica Archaeological Park announced … Read more
Gaius Appuleius Diocles: The Greatest Roman Charioteer
Gaius Appuleius Diocles: The Chariot Champion (Updated 2026) Gaius Appuleius Diocles was a Roman charioteer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest … Read more
The Etruscan civilization: History, Facts and Art
Discovering the Fascinating Culture of the Etrurian Civilization The Etrurians were an ancient civilization that lived in the central part of Italy, in a region … Read more
Roman Numerals: Origin, Facts and Usage with Images
Exploring the Fascinating History and Modern Use of Roman Numerals: From their Ancient Origins to their Role in Modern-Day Design Roman Numeral Converter – WeirdItaly … Read more
24 Etrurian and Roman statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy
Extraordinary new bronze statues discovered at sanctuary in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. During the excavation campaign at the Etruscan-Roman sanctuary connected to the ancient … Read more