There are many theories as to why December 25 would have been chosen, with one suggesting that it’s because it coincided with ...

There's a quote on my desktop from the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius that I'm making the subject of my New Year's resolution in 2025. It goes like this: ...

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Onions are a kitchen staple, but what can you use if you run out or have a sensitivity? Here are the best substitutes if ...

From Paleocene epoch predators to beloved companions, cats have embarked on an incredible evolutionary journey. Their initial ...

While many of us will use our holidays to rest and recover, others will need to, or choose to, work this festive season.

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Rome is celebrated for the undisputed craftwork of droolworthy Italian dishes, and we are here to narrow down the very best spots in the Eternal city to enjoy your holiday feasting! So, leave the oven ...

The ancient Romans carried fruitcake-like snacks called satura ... “The Christmas cake is an incredibly important historical food, because it represents this generalized wealth shared in the community ...

This engineering marvel, along with other discoveries, is a testament to the advanced building capabilities of the ancient Romans. According to ancient Greek Geographer Strabo, the ancient city of ...

Archaeologists have found a white marble statue of a woman wearing a royal crown under the walls of an ancient temple and ... limestone pots for food and cosmetic preservation, several bronze ...

Over the past ten years or so, investigations of degraded or ‘ancient’ DNA have skyrocketed. By extracting DNA fragments from diverse sources —from human teeth and faeces to soil samples and ...