Pope Leo XIV Has Reopened the Doors to a Secret Room in the Vatican: The Tennis Court
MagnetThe new Catholic pontiff wants to revive the Vatican’s ancient tradition of tennis matches.
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Archaeologists Have Long Questioned the Legendary Gladiator Fights With Lions. A Bone Just Removed All Doubt
MagnetA recent study has found the first physical evidence of these battles.
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When You Think About All the Great Things the Romans Did, Remember That They Got Them Done Even Though They Had Lead Poisoning
HealthScientists now understand that lead exposure has significant neurological effects. No one polluted Europe with lead quite like the Romans.
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These Newly Discovered Baths in a Pompeii Villa Give Us a Glimpse at the Dark Side of Roman Luxury
MagnetArchaeologists uncovered an opulent private bath complex that highlights the wealth of ancient Rome’s elite.
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Airbnb Wants to Hold Gladiator Fight in the Colosseum. Rome’s Response: ‘We Are Not in Disneyland’
MagnetWith the release of Gladiator II, Airbnb is proposing a performance in the iconic amphitheater.
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