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It sounds awful to a modern person, but it seems the Romans did not complain about the smell of the ancient city that much.
To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...
The Roman baths would likely not have been as hygienic as they may appear to tourists visiting today. A small tub in a public bath could hold between eight and 12 bathers.
PICTURE this: you’re sipping a perfectly crafted Czech beer in a medieval square, watching the astronomical clock strike the hour as tourists ...
LLM travel writer Mary Isokariari discovers why the city of Bath is regarded as one of the top UK destinations for a luxury ...
With hot thermal baths, quirky ruined bars, stunning Gothic revival architecture, and world-class street food, you can be ...
By Peter Edwell for The ConversationStanding in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago.
An archaeological dig in eastern France revealed the remnants of a five-foot-high equestrian statue that likely overlooked a ...
Underwater archaeologists found a Roman breakwater made from recycled architectural fragments off the coast of Bacoli in ...
While the rainbow bouquet of pride may have faded, there are still plenty of events, coming up in both arts and nightlife for you to enjoy. Check out this week's Going Out. (Click here for listings of ...
Photos by Giulia Gerosa for Thrillist Rome is not a theme park. It doesn’t come with maps where every corner delivers a ...