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The Romans widely used pergolas for growing vines.

How Did Ancient Romans Grow Their Gardens?

AncientPages.com | May 25, 2018

AncientPages.com - The Roman garden culture was significantly developed after 60 BC. Roman gardens were influenced by Egyptian, Persian, and Greek gardening techniques. Each area in the garden had

Paestum contains three of the most well-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world; two Hera Temples . Image via wikipedia

Archaeology

Excavations Reveal Massive Building And Invaluable Ceramics In Ancient City Of Poseidonia

AncientPages.com | April 10, 2017

AncientPages.com - During excavations in the ancient Italian city of Poseidonia, archaeologists have discovered the remains of a massive building and invaluable ceramics imported from Greece. Haaretz reports that

News

On This Day In History: Vatican Began 7-Year-Long Trial Against Giordano Bruno – On Jan 27, 1593

AncientPages.com | January 27, 2017

AncientPages.com - On January 27, 1593, the Vatican began a seven-year trial against an Italian Dominican cleric, Giordano Bruno. Bruno was born in Nola, at the foot of