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You might have heard of a group of women in Ancient Rome known as the “Vestal Virgins”. These female virginal guardians of the sacred flame of Rome could be buried alive for breaking their vows of chastity. Sure, this is a terrible way to go. But! They had power, prestige, privilege, popularity! So, who were these women, and how did they get such cachet?

Known to the ancient Romans as the virgines Vestales, the Vestal Virgins were a religious collegium (priesthood) made up at any one time of six females. These women took vows of virginity for 30 years in order...

In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins achieved power most women were denied – but at great cost

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University have decoded the history of the Roman mill complex of Barbegal in France using calcium carbonate deposits from the site. These findings reveal the mills’ operational life and the adaptations in water management needed over time, offering a rare insight into ancient industrial engineering.

Ancient Ruins Reveal the Engineering Marvels of 1800-Year-Old Roman Mills

Woe betide anyone who plans road construction in Rome. In late July, news headlines brought the world up to speed regarding ongoing excavations of the previous center of the Catholic Papacy—the Patriarchio, a palace of Papal authority dating back to the late Roman Empire. Discovered during roadwork in the...

Remains of Ancient Papal Palace Established by Constantine Believed to Have Been Found in Rome

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Sling weapons revolutionized warfare in the ancient world. Learn everything there is to know about the development of sling weaponry in the ancient world.

Sling Weapons Changed the Ancient Battlefield Forever

What do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies? Perhaps your mind takes you back to a school trip to the museum, when you came face to face with a mummified person inside a glass case. Or maybe you think of mummies as depicted by Hollywood, the emerging zombie-like from their sandy tombs with dirtied bandages billowing in the breeze.

The fascinating finds inside the belly of a 3,000-year-old mummified Egyptian crocodile

We can confidently say that the computer is a modern-day invention. However, certain findings may prove that is unlikely. A 2000-year-old hunk of metal with gears on it was found near the island of Antikythera in Greece 120 years ago and left people questioning everything we know about computers. The piece of metal was anything but ordinary. It is now believed to be the oldest known computer on the planet and was found among various other things in a shipwreck near the island, per BBC.

Discovery of 2000-year-old computer from ancient Greece has left everyone confused

The bodies of a man and a woman have been unearthed in Pompeii, along with a cache of coins and precious jewelry, archaeologists say.

Pompeii archaeologists find bodies of man and woman – and their treasure

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

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Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern...

Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery of ancient mosaic in sea off Italy

Zendaya has faced backlash on Instagram after starring in a tennis ad for sportswear brand On. The actress, 27, created so much hype with her 2024 Challengers movie earlier this year, she’s since landed herself a multi-year ambassador status with On. However, it looks like the brand’s social media followers aren’t welcoming her.

Zendaya Playing Tennis In Skimpy Skirt Unappreciated By Instagram

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AMERICAN gymnast Jordan Chiles is on the verge of being STRIPPED of her Olympic bronze five days after the medal ceremony in Paris. Third place will be returned to Ana Barbosu, who broke down in tears after Team USA’s inquiry during the final, after Romania launched an appeal. Chiles inquired about her own 13.666 score after […]

Team USA to be stripped of Olympics gymnastics medal due to protocol breach five days after rival was left in tears

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Researchers have uncovered what might be the world’s oldest solar calendar at Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in southern Turkey. This ancient timekeeping system, etched into stone pillars, could be more than just a way to track the seasons – it might also serve as a memorial to a catastrophic comet strike that changed the course of human history.

World’s oldest calendar discovered in ancient temple may rewrite birth of civilization

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Tom Cruise lit up the Paris Olympics closing ceremony as he descended into Stade de France from the roof for the official flag handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 event. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and LA mayor Karen Bass also starred in Sunday's ceremony following a "golden voyager" with acrobats and French musicians performing at the French stadium's main ceremony.  While Cruise was flooded with praise for his appearance, there was one moment that gained a lot of attention online. Once the actor touched the ground after rappelling down the Stade de France, he...

A woman forcibly kissed Tom Cruise at the Olympic closing ceremony. Now it has sparked a consent debate

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CAIRO — (AP) — A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with the country’s antiquities authority said Monday. The artifacts include gold...

A trove of artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty has been found in 63 tombs

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The coins were found beneath a home and were likely hidden by mercenaries.

Pot overflowing with gold coins discovered in ancient Greek city in Turkey

Through a basement door in southeastern Turkey lies a sprawling underground city -- perhaps the country's largest -- which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century before Jesus Christ. But "pagans, Jews, Christians, Muslims, all these believers contributed to the underground city of Matiate," Yavuz said.

Ancient secrets unearthed in vast Turkish cave city

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A Facebook account claimed the actor said he "just can’t take it anymore."

Fact Check: Jack Black Vowed to Leave the US Permanently?

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Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Hollywood star Katherine McNamara, who’s best known for her roles on Shadowhunters, Arrow, and Walker: Independence, turned heads at the red carpet premiere for the new movie Borderlands. Rocking a colorful sleeveless mini dress with a plunging neckline and sky-high slit (by fashion due DSquared2), McNamara asked “Who doesn’t...

Katherine McNamara Stuns in Plunging Swim Dress, “Epic Night”

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Architectural Marvels of Ancient Rome

Roman architectural style spanned from 509 BC to roughly the 4th century AD where the buildings drew inspiration from classical Greek design and created a distinct...

Architectural Marvels of Ancient Rome

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