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This 17 cm high statuette was recently unearthed. It is thought to depict Venus, the Roman goddess of love. It is believed to be from the first or second century AD. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-58736866

(December 5)

The landscape that has given Time Team archeologists important clues about the Roman villa, hidden beneath the soil on the Broughton Castle estate for nearly 2,000 years. https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/archeologists-have-unlocked-the-secret-of-why-the-roman-villa-was-built-in-a-quiet-valley-two-miles-from-banbury-time-teams-tim-taylor-sums-up-the-first-dig-of-the-legacy-project-3399087 Summary: It is great to see the renewed interest in excavation of Roman sites in Britain. This dig was financially supported by donors.

An interesting theory now explains the deposit of so many fragments of writing in Qumran, near the Dead Sea. A medieval document suggests that Qumran served as an annual meeting place for the Essenes. https://www.livescience.com/medieval-damascus-document-dead-sea-scroll-mystery

This is a nice Vespasian documentary:

The Island of Budelli (famous for its pink beaches) recently had its sole resident evicted. After three decades of isolation, Mauro Morandi has learned to cope with civilization: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnn.com/travel/amp/mauro-morandi-italy-hermit-did-next/index.html Here’s a previous thread about Budelli’s beautiful pink beaches:

The origins of the enigmatic Etruscans has long been debated. The Greek historian Herodotus (485-425 BCE) supported the Lydian origin (in western Anatolia) of the Etruscans. Dionysius of Halicarnassus (60-7 BCE) supported the Italian (autochthonous) origins of the Etruscans. The latest research casts doubt on the controversial evidence that the Etruscans originated from Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). Some initial research had supported that theory, however. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070616191637.htm Research from cattle even showed a genetic link with Turkey. Settled? Hardly. Here is some new research: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924182513.htm Summary: The origins of the mysterious Etruscans is still debated. The latest research suggests that the Etruscans had an Italian origin from an ancient indigenous people and not from Anatolia. Whether the Etruscans originated from Anatolia or were indigenous peoples really doesn’t matter. What is exciting is the use of modern technology to shed light on ancient societies.

La Palma volcano live:

Thanks for reading my post. Here’s a quote from another article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.elpais.com/usa/2021-09-24/amateur-divers-find-perfectly-preserved-roman-treasure-in-spain.html%3FoutputType%3Damp My theory is that the coins may have been initially buried on the beach. Over time, however, as the geography changed, they have become submerged by the advancing sea.

A fantastic group of 53 Roman gold coins have been found off the coast of Alicante, Spain. https://web.ua.es/en/actualidad-universitaria/2021/septiembre2021/20-26/fifty-three-gold-coins-from-the-4th-and-5th-centuries-found-on-the-seabed-of-portitxol-in-xabia.html It has been suggested that this was a hoard of coins that was hidden from occupation forces of Alans or another group of invading barbarian armies. Summary: This is an exciting find that may shed further light on the Roman Empire, especially the Western Empire as it was entering its death throes. Special thanks to NewIsnewbiest and others for sharing their numismatic knowledge and insight at cointalk.com: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/53-gold-roman-coins-valentinian-ii-theodosius-i-arcadius-honorius-found-off-spanish-coast.386799/#post-7912831

I had to look that one up: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russefeiring

“I was at all [Caesar’s] early speeches … the aqueduct one ….”

This is some research originally done in 2017, but I find it interesting. First, however, some background information is needed: During the Second Punic War in 211 BC after a series of disastrous defeats in Italy, the Romans decided to take the offensive against Carthage in the Iberian Peninsula. In 209 BC Publius Scipio captured Carthago Nova, the main base of Carthage on the Peninsula. At the Battle of Ilipa in 206 BC, Rome permanently ended the threat of Carthage in the Iberian Peninsula. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170814092835.htm Summary: The influx of Spanish silver would correlate with the Roman capture of Carthago Nova in 209 BC. The city had previously been one of the best harbors in the Western Mediterranean. Great review videos on Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Spain

This story is a couple years old now, but it shows the extent of Greek presence in the ancient world. https://www.archaeology.org/issues/310-1809/trenches/6880-trenches-russia-corinthian-helmet https://neoskosmos.com/en/2018/05/28/news/world/2500-year-old-corinthian-helmet-found-north-of-black-sea/ https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/21/ancient-corinthian-helmet-found-in-southwest-russia/

Thank you for reading my post: Here is a more scientific article from September 2021 on the research: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-97778-3).

This is a current article of the older theory that it was a meteor that caused the “fire and brimstone” that destroyed the Biblical city of Sodom. https://www.livescience.com/biblical-fireball-archaeological-evidence-jericho https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/cosmic-meteor-brought-desolation-to-an-ancient-city-did-it-inspire-sodom/

Madrid(CNN)The Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma island is continuing to expel molten lava and ash after erupting on Sunday and is likely to do so for days, the president of the Canary Islands regional government warned Monday. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/09/20/europe/spain-canary-islands-volcano-evacuations-intl/index.html Great video on volcano: This video shows the horrifyingly spectacular images of this volcano: Location of La Palma:

A nice review article of the Greek historian Herodotus (485-425 BCE). https://www.livescience.com/who-was-herodotus A nice introductory review on Herodotus:

The Mausoleum Augustus was restored earlier this year. Below is a great video on the site: Here’s an earlier thread about the opening: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleum_of_Augustus

Honey has been used throughout antiquity for its purported health benefits. Today, Maluka honey from New Zealand and Australia is highly prized for its health benefits, but expensive. The Greeks also have been promoting their honey, citing its long history for medical use. The Ancient Greek physicians would have utilized honey in their therapeutic armamentarium in medical treatment in throughout the Roman Empire. Summary: Although I’m always skeptical of reports of medical benefits based on folklore and anecdotes alone, I know a few people who swear to the benefits of honey for treating leg ulcers. I am not sure whether the wound response is from its antibacterial effect, it’s anti-inflammatory benefit, or it’s occlusive nature. Maybe one of these or other benefits of honey promote the wound response. Not surprisingly, good medical research is starting to support the medical use of honey in certain settings, especially wound care. https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/19/greek-honey-for-beautiful-skin-hair-and-anti-aging/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/

Heritage Auctions description of the gold coin: https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/9368/ngc-certified-brutus-coins-each-realize-312000-dollars/

Here’s an interesting article on the Limes Africanus (the southern borders of the Roman Empire) (Limes Tripolitanus: Source Wikipedia) https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/09/the-limes-africanus/141417?fbclid=IwAR28fANRIrnWZ21vaRSXSNFl0FiOyk0UFHHNQaWZygccUpcRY7twqIToo3M&amp

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/09/excavation-of-a-hispano-visigothic-grave-at-ojo-guarena/141394?amp

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/19587122.rossett-roman-villa-dig-open-day-event-proves-popular/

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