What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump’s tariffs
Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at ...
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
Archaeologists Found a 2,000-Year-Old Tomb That Adds a New Twist to Roman History
At a site not far from an ancient forum and amphitheater once used to host Roman gladiators, archaeologists discovered an ...
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The Ancient Roman Emperors Who Loved Greece
Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...
Ancient secret uncovered: experts stumble upon a mysterious tunnel that could link Rome to a distant city
Researchers explore the possibility of a secret passage that may have been used in ancient times for strategic, diplomatic, or commercial purposes.
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From ancient Rome to your plate: The history of gnocchi
In ancient Rome, gnocchi were made with semolina or wheat flour mixed with water. These primitive forms were basic but ...
Where did April Fools' Day come from? History behind the holiday's origins
While it is widely believed that April Fools' Day may have roots back in ancient Rome or Britain, clear references to the ...