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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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Here is an excellent video on dining, especially “fast food,” in Ancient Rome. Here is a previous post of the ancient fast food counter found in Pompeii:

Another article on the discovery: https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/archaeologists-reveal-2000-year-old-sewage-system-in-sw-turkey/news/amp?__twitter_impression=true (Thank you @RomanMiddleEast for posting this article.)

Another wonderful example of the water and waste management of the Empire: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/culture/2-000-year-old-roman-sewage-system-unearthed-in-southwestern-turkey/2363624

An interesting find in the western province of Aydin, Turkey: Nice video in first link: https://m.yenisafak.com/en/video-gallery/news/archaeologists-unearth-statue-of-roman-emperor-hadrian-in-ancient-city-in-turkey-3580050 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/roman-emperors-statue-discovered-in-aydin-167808 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-roman-emperor-hadrian-head-statue-aydin

Another article on the discovery: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/roman-villa-dating-1ad-could-21540520

I’ll check out these episodes later. This is a British comedy series made in 1969-1970 and set in ancient Pompeii. All the episodes can be found on YouTube.

(Phryne is said to be the model of this later Roman copy of an earlier Greek statue of Aphrodite of Knidos) This appears to be an example the “halo effect.”(Unfortunately, I would not stand a chance with Phryne’s jury.): https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/12/the-ancient-greek-model-who-disrobed-for-her-freedom/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_effect

An interesting find usually seen only in the fall and now more exposed during a drought. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/ancient-city-comes-to-light-as-water-recedes-167766

We sometimes forget the great impact that Greek culture has had on both Ancient Rome and modern Italy. The white olive (leucolea) is almost exclusively found in Southern Italy, especially the region of Calabria. This was one of many contributions of the ancient Greeks to Italy. The Greek influence can still be seen (as well as heard and tasted) in Southern Italy today. https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/10/the-unique-ancient-tree-that-produces-pearly-white-olives/ This man from Calabria proudly shows his white olive plant. (I have Italian family, despite not speaking a word of English, who feel that it is easier to understand English than understand someone who speaks with a Calabrese dialect.)

I may need to check some of these movies out: https://www.google.com/amp/s/screenrant.com/top-best-movies-set-ancient-rome-ranked-imdb/amp/

The poem inscribed on a cameo on a medallion of glass paste (2nd to 3rd century CE) found in a sarcophagus around the neck of a deceased young woman in what is now Hungary. Credit: Aquincum Museum This report is interesting for at least a couple of reasons: If I read this report correctly, it appears that the above poem was inscribed on cameos that were mass-produced for distribution throughout the Roman Empire. This might be an example of pop culture (in the form of poetry) intended for the entire Empire. Also, this poem may represent an early form of “stressed” poetry. https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/09/pop-culture-ancient-greece/

It looks to be an interesting find. I am looking for more information: I found this paragraph the most intriguing. Boy, they sure liked their fish sauce. 🤮 https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2021/09/roman-finds-in-limes-area-in-utrecht-unique-in-the-world/ Good review video of the Romans in the Netherlands: