Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the ...
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At Gemilli Hospital, workers and visitors unite in prayer for Pope Francis
From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...
Pro-immigrant archbishop takes over D.C. church amid Trump crackdown
Cardinal Robert McElroy, a well-known advocate for immigrant rights, is expected to provide a counterbalance to Trump ...
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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Akritai, the Soldiers Tasked with Guarding the Eastern Border of the Byzantine Empire
That is, it is an analogous term to Limitanei, which was the name given to the troops stationed at the Limes during the late Roman period (also popularly known as ripenses, meaning riverine, since the ...
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New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of the ATF, official says
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) WASHINGTON (AP) — New FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be named the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a Justice Department ...
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AL-Monitor Istanbul: Bronze head of Roman emperor returns to Antalya Museum
To get this newsletter in your inbox each week, sign up for free here. Let’s kick things off with a win for archaeology buffs: the bronze head of a Roman emperor has made its way home from Denmark and ...
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This is what a surgical clinic looked like in ancient Rome
Now a popular tourist destination along the Adriatic coast, Rimini—or Ariminum in ancient times—had been a major Roman town for centuries, and the modern city is strewn with monuments from ...
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How Contagious Are Head Lice?
Did you just receive a notice from your child's school about head lice? Head lice are contagious and they commonly spread among kids who have close contact with each other. You should definitely check ...
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The 6 Best Head Shavers for Men in 2025, Tested by Grooming Editors
When you do choose to shave your head, the tools you use to do it are paramount. That’s where the best head shavers come in. These high-tech gadgets are specifically designed to make shaving ...
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FROM FLORENCE.; The Question of an Italian War with Austria Gen. Turr's Mission to Garibaldi The Haugarian Question The Siege of Gaeta.
From that day the true Pope has been the Cardinal of Sonnino. The warm patriots at the head of Roman affairs did all in their power to keep the Pope erect and gain him for the Italian cause.
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Word of the Day
This word has appeared in 58 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network This word has appeared in 16 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year ...