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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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Rome Halts the Huns
a fitting burial for the most feared man of the fifth century. Much of Attila’s infamy comes from his relentless campaign westward into Europe where he pillaged the riches of the Roman Empire.
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A 5th-century Anglo-Saxon artisan created a fake Roman gold coin with Latin typos
A gold pendant, dating to the late fifth or early sixth century, was unearthed in January ... an early Anglo-Saxon artisan in imitation of a Roman solidus coin from the reign of Emperor Honorius ...
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? The history and spiritual meaning behind the Irish feast
St. Patrick's Day is the feast day for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Irish citizens celebrate the day by ...