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1,900-year-old Roman sanctuary and coin found in flooded Spanish cave
Archaeologists discovered ancient Roman inscriptions and a 1,900-year-old coin wedged between rock formations while exploring ...
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Saint Valentine, mysterious Roman martyr turned symbol of love
As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this ...
Valentine’s Day, long embraced in Sheboygan, hasn’t always been rosy. Here's a look back.
In 1936, a Press headline blared on Saturday, Feb. 15, 1936, that Machine Gun McGurn was gunned down by the Bugsy Moran gang ...
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Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard
At the time, the Roman Empire, under Nero, was struggling to maintain control over England following the earlier invasion by Emperor Claudius. The majority of the coins are silver denarii minted ...
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The History Of Valentine’s Day: From Ancient Rome To Modern Romance
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...
Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the ...
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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
The story of the exquisite Roman helmet is still shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the high-status man who served in the Roman ...
Exploration Mysteries: Thule
Thule is less known than other places in classical mythology like Atlantis. But Thule actually existed. The prickly question is, where was it?
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Two Metal Detectorists in the Netherlands Stumbled Onto Hundreds of Looted Coins From the Roman Conquest of Britain
The 404 coins, including 44 from Britain, are believed to be a mix of military pay and the spoils of war, stashed by a Roman soldier after he returned to the European continent Eli Wizevich ...
The history of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people worldwide to share their love and affection. But did you ever wonder how the holiday ...
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Valentine’s Day: The Greek Roots of the Saint of Love
Was Saint Valentine Greek? A Catholic community on Lesvos says there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek ...
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“Unique” haul of Roman and British coins found near Utrecht
A haul of more than 400 coins from the early Roman era has been discovered by two metal detector enthusiasts near Utrecht. The gold and silver pieces date from 46 AD and include 44 coins bearing the ...