Tag: Roman Empire
Interview with historian Ian Morris – Culture
The English historian Ian Morris draws the broad lines. A conversation about “Big History”, Brexit, China and Russia. Ian Morris is a prime example of how alive scholarship can be.…
People have been keeping chickens for at least 3000 years – knowledge
According to a study more than 3000 years ago, people in the area of today’s Thailand were the first known chicken keepers. This means that, according to an international team…
Russia and Ukraine: Ancient historian Mary Beard on despots – society
The historians Mary Beard knows about powerful men. A conversation about Vladimir Putin, the ancient Romans as a model for today’s despots and the difference between an autocratic system and…
Roman cemetery discovered near Eichenkofen – Erding
Anyone who digs into the past in the district of Erding must be careful. Archaeological finds are often only a few centimeters underground – and excavation teams often find what…
Etruscans: New DNA study decodes origin of civilized people – Knowledge
from Carina Seeburg The Etruscans did not simply reveal their secret, which had been guarded for thousands of years. In order to get to the genes of the people, which…
Largest silver find in Bavaria in Augsburg – Bavaria
Augsburg is the second oldest city in Germany after Trier: Its founding date goes back to the year 15 BC. At that time it was still an army camp of…
Trade in the Roman Empire: How Archaeologists Explore Ancient Sea Lanes – Knowledge
Aelius Aristides was impressed. “(To Rome) is brought here, from every land and sea, whatever the seasons let grow and bring forth all countries, rivers and lakes as well as…