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Archaeologists Find 'Remarkable' Roman Villa Full of Coins, Jewelry and 'Curse Tablets'

The lead scrolls found onsite resemble Roman "curse tablets," used to write messages to higher powers. (Red River Archaeology Group) Discovered at a housing development in England, the complex's ... read more

Suspects quickly caught after mid-day jewelry heist on El Paseo

Shortly after a daytime theft of "high-valued" jewelry from a store on El Paseo, three suspects were caught and arrested. read more

Mysterious ‘curse tablets’ and ‘sophisticated’ paintings found at ancient Roman site

The ancient Roman complex had three main buildings with ... pottery fragments, coins, jewelry and a belt buckle shaped like a horse head. The small axe found at the 1,800-year-old complex. read more

Preserving the Culture and Quality of Pearls and Rare Gemstones: How DANAT Pioneers Change

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT) is a uniquely positioned provider that has existed within the government but has now been privatized in 2017 to better serve the country’s ... read more

Rare Roman paintings depicting mythological characters unearthed in Pompeii 2,000 years after volcanic eruption

Archaeologists discovered rare paintings, showing Helen of Troy and other Greek figures, in the lost Roman city of Pompeii 2000 years after the deadly volcanic eruption. The paintings were ... read more

Property and Debt in Ancient Rome

Traditional societies usually had restrictions to prevent self-support land from being alienated outside of the family or clan. By holding that the essence of private property is its ability to be ... read more

Chilean Jewelry Thieves Arrested in Palm Desert After Chase on Highway 111

Three Chilean thieves were arrested in Palm Desert after a chase post a jewelry heist on El Paseo. They failed to escape, and all three face theft charges. read more

‘Ghosts’ Cast Just Had A Spirited Visit To The Library Of Congress

The human embodiment of five of the spirits on CBS comedy "Ghosts" visited the Library of Congress to see artifacts curated from their characters' eras. By all accounts, it was a moving experience. read more

Was This Roman Emperor a Transgender Woman?

The topic of gender identity and historical figures is often shrouded in mystery and speculation. One such figure from ancient Roman history is Emperor Elagabalus, who has been the subject of much ... read more

Riverside County Sheriff Deputies Arrest 3 Residents of Chile for Theft of Jewelry in Palm Desert

As a result, Miguel Roman 42-year-old Resident of Chile, Sandra Leonor Roman Penno 23-year-old Resident of Chile, and Marjorie Estephania Rojas Alegria 33-year-old Resident of Chile, were arrested and ... read more

Archaeologists Find ‘Remarkable’ Roman Villa Full of Coins, Jewelry and ‘Curse Tablets’

Discovered at a housing development in England, the complex’s buildings may be nearly 2,000 years old Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent The lead scrolls found onsite resemble Roman "curse ... read more