Romans

Sapa, the lead sweetener that destroyed ancient Rome

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 01:29 GMT

How far did people in ancient times go to enhance the flavor of their food and drinks?

Memory of the day: Summit held between Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli PM Menachem Begin in Cairo in 1979

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 - 11:47 GMT

On September 5, many important events took place.

Ancient inscriptions on antique coins highlight concept of happiness among Romans

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 - 02:22 GMT

According to the American Ohio Journal, the Romans saw that happiness and luck are given by the gods who had temples in Rome.

Memory of the day: National leader Omar Makram exiled to Damietta in 1809

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 - 12:44 GMT

On August 12, many important events took place.

Story of the Ptolemaic era: What did the Macedonians do in Egypt?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 - 03:49 GMT

Egypt became part of the Macedonian Empire after the victory of Alexander the Great over the Persian king Dara III in 332 BC.

Dogs: Symbol of loyalty, strength in ancient civilizations

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 - 01:50 GMT

Dogs had a great place in ancient civilizations, especially in the Pharaonic civilization.

Morocco’s ancient Roman city of Volubilis rises again

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 - 11:21 GMT

Situated in a fertile plain at the foot of Mount Zerhoun, the sprawling remains of Morocco's oldest Roman site—Volubilis—have survived pillage and long periods of neglect.

Five Roman-era tombs unearthed in Egypt

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 - 08:54 GMT

Five new tombs were recently discovered by an Egyptian archeological mission in Beir Al-Shaghala site, located in the west of Mout city, near the Dakhla oasis.

Paintings of ancient Egypt discovered in Italian villa

Sun, 07 May 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Stunning paintings depicting the Nile River were discovered in a garden of a large ancient Italian villa in Pompeii, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday.

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