Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are pockmarked with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century ...
1,400-year-old Jewish ritual bath unearthed on outskirts of Rome. See the unique ruins
As they worked, the team uncovered a smaller rectangular room with a wide set of steps leading down to a well. Archaeologists identified it as an ancient Jewish ritual bath, known as a mikveh, dating ...
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'Unique' ancient Jewish bathhouse found at Ostia
A unique ancient Jewish bathhouse or mikveh has been found at Rome's ancient port of Ostia Antica. Culture Minister ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
Why it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glass
A brain transmuted into glass by the famous volcano should have been impossible. Some scientists say it still is.
Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Torso pieces were also found in the same region. Researchers believe they belong to statues of Artemis—goddess of hunting, ...
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The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
A recent study by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns reveals that ancient Greek and Roman statues were not only colorful and ...