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Lion Bite Marks on 1,800-Year-Old Skeleton Confirm Gladiators Fought in Roman Britain
Researchers compared puncture marks on an 1,800-year-old skeleton in the UK to various animal bites, and concluded that the ...
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There’s a new GEM in ancient Egypt
The much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has partially opened its doors ahead of its full launch on 3 July 2025.
10 Ancient Roman Foods People Actually Ate at the Colosseum
Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...
National Catholic Register4d
Rome’s Ancient Colosseum Hosts Way of the Cross With Pope’s Theme of Renewal
Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, ...
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Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina carried the cross on behalf of Pope ...
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Rome’s Ancient Colosseum Hosts Way of the Cross with Pope Francis' Theme of Renewal
CNA Newsroom, 19 April, 2025 / 3:05 am (ACI Africa). Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
Via Aurelia: The Roman Empire’s Lost Highway
Experts on the era acknowledge that Tassan has made a unique contribution to ancient Gaulian scholarship. "Everyone knows about the Roman amphitheaters of Arles and Nîmes," says Michel Martin ...
The Independent6d
Vatican's solemn run-up to Easter opens with recovering Pope Francis improving but on the sidelines
procession on Friday night at Rome’s Colosseum. The Holy Thursday Mass, for example, during which the oils used in liturgical rituals throughout the year are blessed, was being celebrated by the ...