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Plagues that shook the Roman Empire linked to cold, dry periods

A 7th-century outbreak of plague in Italy, painted by Josse Lieferinxe The Walters Art Museum/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Three pandemics in…

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Cold, dry snaps accompanied three plagues that struck the Roman Empire

For those who enjoy pondering the Roman Empire’s rise and fall — you know who you are — consider the…

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Roman dodecahedron found in England is one of ‘archaeology’s great enigmas’ : NPR

The discovered dodecahedron is about the size of a grapefruit, larger than the usual Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group…

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‘Succession’ props auction fetches $25,000 for Roman Roy’s eulogy notes for Logan Roy’s funeral

Someday soon, someone will be walking down the street proudly carrying a ludicrously capacious bag, bought for a ludicrously capacious…

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Holger Rune books Brisbane International final spot after victory over Roman Safiullin | Tennis News

Holger Rune, 20, said: “I think I did well to be honest. When he was hitting hard I was there…

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SoHo’s Roman and Williams Store Now Has an Intimate Speakeasy Bar

The other stunning showpiece at the bar is the collection of glassware, which Alesch and Standefer spent years researching while…

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Vatican allows more people to visit ancient Roman necropolis : NPR

Visitors explore the Roman Necropolis at The Vatican. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP Visitors explore the Roman…

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