As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all feels a shade familiar. In fact, tariffs were also used in Ancient Rome, and for some of the reasons that governments ...

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Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped the average IQ by up to three points, a new study has found. In the paper, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ...

Sign up to receive our weekly cultural-recommendations newsletter. Artists owe a great debt to ancient Rome. Over the years, it’s provided a backdrop for countless ...

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ROME, Jan 11 (Reuters) - A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn't been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very own museum within sight of the Colosseum. The Museum of the ...

The Pantheon (center) and other ancient landmarks of Rome circa 320 CE. Image: Copyright 2023 Flyover Zone, Inc. A new 3D tour of ancient Rome allows you to explore ...

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...