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The Roman Empire’s original smartwatch: portable sundials
The Romans did have status symbols, just like we do. Portable sundials weren’t very useful or precise, but they said a lot ...
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Pope Francis’ ‘simple’ burial requests made public as Vatican releases his final testament
In his final testament, Pope Francis said he wanted to be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major in a 'simple' ...
How Modern London Rose From Roman Ruins
Today, AD joins architect Nick Potts in London to uncover the city’s ancient Roman origins. Before London, there was Londinium, the capital of Roman Britain, and although it was abandoned by AD 450, ...
Pope Francis Broke With Tradition in Choosing St. Mary Major for Burial
Argentina-born Francis prayed in the basilica early on March 14, 2013, the day after he became the first Latin American pope.
Archaeologists Excavated Mysterious Ruins—and Uncovered an Ancient Roman Fort
Archaeologists solved the mystery of the ruins of the Desolate Castle, determining that the mysterious site on the Danube ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican What’s Happening and Where
Faithful and nuns gather by the statue of Pope Pius IX, inside in St. Mary Major basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, ...
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Black Hebrew Israelite Paternal Jewishness Claim Debunked
The Hebrew Israelite and Black Hebrew Israelite movements are as diverse as they are controversial, but one thing that ...