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Construction workers in Italy recently came across the site of an ancient laundry near the Vatican, officials say. Italy's Ministry of Culture announced the surprising findings in a press release on ...

Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a ...