5 h. ago Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find

Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Fox News Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ruler Caligula had a surprising interest in botany.

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8 d. ago Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden was hidden for nearly 1,900 years.

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2 w. ago Archaeologist solves 'jigsaw puzzle' of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia

London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years from a high-status building demolished before 200 A.D.

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3 w. ago Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

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3 w. ago Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

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3 w. ago Unearthed Ancient Roman shoes draw 'impressed gasps' after being buried for 2,000 years

Two well-preserved Roman shoes from 2,000 years ago were recently found by volunteers at the Magna fort in the United Kingdom. The find "immediately drew impressed gasps" from the staff.

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