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Ancient Rome

Athenaeus described various kinds of Greek drinking vessels, like the deep, rounded <em>skyphos</em> and wide, flat <em>kylix</em>.

The Ancient Greek Guide to Succeeding at Dinner Parties

Want to be a hit at a third-century Roman dinner party? Look no further than ‘Deipnosophistae’ by Athenaeus of Naucratis.

The Podcast Team June 25, 2025

Roman Aqueduct of Olbia

An ancient aqueduct tells the story of Sardinia's ancient Roman past.

Varna, Bulgaria

Roman Ruins Underneath a Starbucks

A chain coffee shop in Bulgaria that takes its Italian roots very seriously.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France

Glanum

This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.

Tarragona, Spain

Tower of the Scipios

An elaborate Roman funerary monument dedicated to the family of Scipio.

A glorious night sky seen through Owachomo Bridge in Utah's Natural Bridges National Monument, which was named the world's first International Dark Sky Park in 2007.

Archaeologists Explore Life After Dark in the Ancient Night

Studying our ancestors' nocturnal lives reveals the value of reclaiming darkness.

Nancy Gonlin and April Nowell October 7, 2024

Ercolano, Italy

House of the Wooden Partition

Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.

The Badass Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome

Gladiatrices were fierce athletes who drew crowds of thousands.

Asia London Palomba July 26, 2024