Many museums would like to match their headless torsos with their missing heads, but as a debate between Turkey and a Danish institution makes clear, it’s not always so easy.
Tag: Roman Civilization
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Ancient Romans Dropped Their Bling Down the Drain, Too
Archaeologists have recovered a trove of fallen, forgotten ring stones from an 1,800-year-old bathhouse in England.
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In a Roman Tomb, ‘Dead Nails’ Reveal an Occult Practice
Forty-one bent or twisted iron nails, unearthed from a second-century imperial burial site, were meant to keep the deceased in their place.
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This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire
One magic ingredient will send your taste buds on vacation to the Amalfi Coast.
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Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal
New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.