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Popes have been European for hundreds of years. Is it time for one from Africa or Asia?

Catholicism did not begin as a “white” faith. Born on the eastern rim of the Mediterranean, it spread through the trading routes and legions of the Roman Empire into Africa, Asia and, only later, what we now call Europe.

The Conversation

“They Thought Soap Was Gross”: 29 Lesser Known Facts About The Roman Empire

"Romans would 'consult' sacred chickens before battle to see if they should proceed."

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90 Fascinating Discoveries That Bring The Ancient World Back To Life, As Seen On This FB Page

Indiana Jones and Lara Croft would be jealous.

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“They Thought Soap Was Gross”: 30 Lesser Known Facts About The Roman Empire

"Romans would 'consult' sacred chickens before battle to see if they should proceed."

Bored Panda

Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, experts say

The discovery on remains found in York highlight how humans fighting large cats was entertainment on the edge of the Roman empire.

Evening Standard

New evidence suggests surprise reason behind fall of Roman Empire

Discovery of ‘unusual rocks’ may confirm an ice age caused the fall of the Roman empire

The Independent UK

Humans have polluted the sea with lead for far longer than we realised, study shows

Scientists say signs of heavy metal pollution date all the way back to Ancient Greece

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1,900-year-old papyrus 'best-documented Roman court case from Judaea apart from the trial of Jesus'

A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.

LiveScience

Skyrocketing prices are an age-old problem. Here’s how Roman emperors battled runaway inflation

Therefore, who would not know that effrontery hijacks the public interest? […] It ratchets up the prices of things for sale, not fourfold or eightfold but so much that the human tongue’s reckoning cannot untangle what to call the accounting and the deed!

The Conversation

What brought the decline of the eastern Roman Empire – and what can we learn from it?

Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions have emerged in recent decades that attribute the rise and fall of ancient empires such as the Roman Empire to climate change and disease. This has prompted discussions over…

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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a hoard of nearly 3,000 Roman-era coins in an unusual place — north of the empire's defensive lines.

LiveScience

Best books on Roman history, from Romulus and Remus to the decline of Empire

A curated list for those who can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome

Evening Standard

Rare Roman-era silver ingots depicting Constantine the Great seized from alleged black-market sale

A man allegedly tried to illegally sell three rare Roman-era silver ingots that his great-grandmother reportedly found in her garden years ago.

LiveScience

1,900-year-old coins from Jewish revolt against the Romans discovered in the Judaen desert

Archaeologists in the Judaen desert have found four coins dating to the Jewish Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire.

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Reconstructed Statue of Emperor Constantine Unveiled in Rome

Discover the impressive reconstructed statue of Emperor Constantine, a symbol of his power and influence in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

Marie Claire

Paul Mescal Tells Natalie Portman About How Sex Scenes Can Be "Healing"

"How much time do you spend thinking about the Roman Empire?"

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Google's top Search trends for 2023 reveal how often you think about the Roman Empire

Google's Year in Search 2023 shows off the top trends of the year. For the 25th anniversary of the company, Google is also revealing the top searches of all time since the list started.

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The best TikTok trends of 2023, from Wes Anderson to the Roman Empire

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Stoicism and spirituality: A philosopher explains how more Americans' search for meaning is turning them toward the classics

Stoicism may be having a renaissance. For centuries, the ancient philosophy that originated in Greece and spread across the Roman Empire was more or less treated as extinct – with the word “stoic” hanging on as shorthand for someone unemotional. But today, with the help of the internet, it’s gaining…

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How often do you think about the Roman empire? TikTok trend exposed the way we gender history

How often do you think about the Roman empire? This question, posed to men by their partners on social media app TikTok, has led to a storm of viral videos. Women are amused to discover the answer is often “every day”, or at least “several times a week”.

Fortune

Men can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire. It's because of the masculinity polycrisis

In an age of compounding crises, competence commands a premium—but what we're getting instead is misogyny, anger, and poor mental health.

Fortune

Panera just launched a Roman Empire menu with a ‘selection of products you just can’t stop thinking about!’ The Caesar salad made the list

Brands are hopping on to bizarre social media trends in order to ride the growing wave of meme-driven spending.

The Independent UK

Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

The historian was speaking amid a trend on social media that highlights how often men ponder the time of togas, swords and emperors.

Fortune

The psychology behind some men's obsession with the Roman Empire, according to these brain experts

Your brain on the Roman Empire

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why men just can’t stop thinking about the Liberal Democrats

You may have seen the latest viral trend: women asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire. Apparently, the answer is: quite often. This is curious for a couple of reasons. First, because the Roman Republic was a far more interesting period. And second,…

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