Concealed for decades, a huge network of chambers beneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill is to be opened up to the public, revealing ...

So what might ancient Rome have smelled like? Honestly, often pretty rank In describing the smells of plants, author and naturalist Pliny the Elder uses words such as iucundus (agreeable), acutus ...

Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory omens, while smaller avian species like thrushes were popular as both pets and meals.

If you’re Dolce & Gabbana, with a men’s show at the Ponte di Castel Sant’Angelo. The circa 134 AD bridge was built by Emperor ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants. What did ancient Rome smell like?

Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.

The city of Rome around 500 AD was both majestic and struggling, filled with ancient architecture and the remnants of empire. Discover how life looked in this fascinating era as we unveil its hidden ...