A daily briefing of the archaeology and history of sites around the world.
Hygiene in Roman Times - Episode 18016
Bathing was not only one of the most common daily activities in Roman culture but was a highly communal activity that was raised to the level of high art through extensive ritual.
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Battersea Shield - Episode 18015
During the construction of a predecessor to the present Chelsea Bridge, over the River Thames, workers dredging the river bed found a large quantity of Roman and Celtic weapons amongst a significant number of skeletons.
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Lycurgus Cup - Arch365 18007
A 4th-century Roman glass cage cup, the Lycurgus cup is truly a unique artifact. Depending on lighting, you'll see something different each time you look at it.
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Leptis Magna - Episode 363
Some of the best-preserved Roman ruins on the Mediterranean, Leptis Magna was founded in the 7th century BC and was always a hot spot for activity and war.
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Turin - Episode 359
Turin is a city rich in history, each square, church and opera house could be an Arch365 episode by itself.
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Amphipolis - Episode 341
The remains of Amphipolis, an Ancient Greek city that was later a Roman city, is famous for many things including battles between the Spartans and Athenians and as a place for Alexander the Great spent a great deal of time.
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Nesactium - Episode 338
A fortified town from pre-Roman times, Nesactium's ruins are located in Croatia.
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Nicopolis ad Istrum - Episode 278
Built to memorialize a local victory, the town of Nicopolis ad Istrum had a turbulent existence.
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Buthrotum - Episode 231
On today's episode we learn about the ancient Albanian town of Buthrotum. It was ancient Greek, Roman, and disputed by others over the years. Learn about the complicated history of this city on today's podcast.
