Modern English Words With Greco-Roman Origins
Weird History looks back at the ancient Greco-Roman origins of words and phrases that are still used in the modern English lexicon.
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How Elite Class Women Got Dressed in Roman Britain
Crow's Eye Productions shows how a woman from the wealthy class got dressed by a couple of slaves during the Roman occupation of Britain.
The Design of Public Latrines in Ancient Rome
Garrett Ryan of toldinstone explains how ancient Romans went to the bathroom, focusing on the design of public latrines.
What Popular Music Was Like in Ancient Rome
Garrett Ryan of toldinstone explains what popular music and its performances were like in Ancient Rome.
The Mythological Origins of Common English Words
Tom Blank of Weird History explains the ancient mythological origins of common modern English words.
John Linnell of They Might Be Giants Releases Solo Album Featuring Songs That Are Sung Entirely in Latin
The very talented John Linnell of the wonderfully quirky and prodigiously prolific band They Might Be Giants, has released a solo EP album entitled Roman…
How Colorful Glass Marbles Are Made
The Discovery Science Channel series "How It's Made" goes behind the scenes to show how colorful marbles are forged from recycled glass.
A Richly Beautiful Abstract Topographical Map Made With Natural Paints In Various Stages of Drying
German photographer and fluid artist Roman de Giuli (previously) has created “Satellike”, a richly beautiful abstract topographical map using handcrafted ink and paint in various…
The Etymological Origins of Early Occupational Titles
Rob Watts of RobWords takes a utilitarian look at the origins of words that describe certain occupations involved in early retail trade.
Artist Uses Neural Network Tool to Realistically Depict Ancient Roman Emperors as They Might Have Looked
Artist Daniel Voshart has created the Roman Emperor Project, a manipulated photo series that focuses on bringing life to images of ancient Roman emperors. Voshart…