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Neptune keeps time, as long as the sun is shining
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

King Neptune Sundial

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.
objects of intrigue

When Ancient Romans Had Their Clothes Stolen, They Responded With Curse Tablets

The gods shall punish toga thieves.
Carly Silver August 9, 2016
In the Barcelona sewer system.
Barcelona, Spain

Sewers of Barcelona

Barcelona's historic 19th-century sewers, whose foundations were laid in medieval times, are open to the public for exploring.
archaeology

Found: The Oldest Handwritten Document Ever Discovered in England

It was accidental.
Sarah Laskow June 1, 2016
Ravenglass Roman Bath House
Cumbria, England

Ravenglass Roman Bath House

These Roman ruins in England’s Lake District are 2,000 years old, but look pretty good for their age.
roman

Over Half a Ton of Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed by Construction Workers

The valuable trove was only a yard underground.
Erik Shilling April 29, 2016
houses

Found: A Magnificent Roman Villa, Hiding Under a British Backyard

The house would have been three stories tall and occupied by very rich Romans.
Sarah Laskow April 18, 2016
ships

How Black Pepper Won Europe From a Tastier Pepper

Europe fell in love with long pepper before black pepper came to dominate spice cabinets.
Sarah Laskow April 6, 2016
Selçuk, Turkey

Brothel Advertisement at Ephesus

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.
libraries

How Lead Ink Could Decipher Ancient Scrolls Scorched by Vesuvius

The scrolls were recovered from the only library to survive ancient times.
Erik Shilling March 22, 2016
The Arch of Gallienus, the Church of Saints Vito and Modesti on the left
Rome, Italy

Arch of Gallienus

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Arles Amphitheatre
Arles, France

Arles Amphitheatre

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
maps

The Perfect 22-Foot Map for Your Ancient Roman Road Trip

Tao Tao Holmes February 15, 2016
Roman Theater in Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Plovdiv Roman Theater

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.
A recreated fresco in Valkenburg.
Valkenburg, Netherlands

Museum Romeinse Katakomben (Roman Catacombs Museum)

Visit the ancient, mysterious Roman catacombs ... in the Netherlands.
paintings

Object of Intrigue: The Roses of Heliogabalus

Ella Morton January 5, 2016
"Stone of the Pregnant Woman" from a distance
Baalbek, Lebanon

Baalbek Trilithon

The largest hewn stone in history.
maps

How The World Looked When Jesus Was Born, According to Roman Geographers

It was a far different world when these maps were made.
Sarah Laskow December 16, 2015