Archeology

May 10, 2025

New Studies Paw at the Prevailing Theory of How Cats Became Domesticated

Calling a house cat domesticated could be seen as a stretch. With their famously aloof demeanor and unpredictable moods, cats have never quite surrendered their wild streak. Our feline friends are notoriously temperamental and may tolerate us, at best, but they are nonetheless important figures in the homes of many families around the world. Cats are equally mysterious and charming in their own right.

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April 29, 2025

Bite Marks on Gladiator Bones Are First Physical Proof of Human-Animal Combat in the Roman Empire

The image of a gladiator fighting with animals in the Colosseum is one of the top things people associate with the ancient Roman empire. But while this event was widely documented in official records and inspired art across many mediums, archaeologists had not found physical evidence of this practice—until now. The clue lied in the marks found on the skeleton of a gladiator who was mauled by a lion.

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April 11, 2025

London Museum Receives Incredible Donation of Over 14,000 Roman Artifacts

When the new London Museum opens its doors in 2026, it will be home to more than 14,000 Roman artifacts. This is thanks to Bloomberg, who decided to donate the haul found during the construction of its European headquarters. This exciting donation also includes £20 million (about $26.1 million) in funding to help transform a former Victorian-era meat market into a space that will help the story of London.

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March 27, 2025

2,500-Year-Old Wall Paintings Discovered in Etruscan Tomb in Italy

Before the emergence of the Roman Empire, the Etruscans dominated much of what is now known as Italy. The civilization, which flourished between the 8th and 3rd century BCE, was gradually conquered by the Roman Republic, with much of its culture either obliterated or fully assimilated by 90 BCE. Despite this, Italy still boasts a tremendous amount of Etruscan artifacts, including newly discovered, 2,500-year-old wall paintings.

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