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Rescued worker dies after 11 hours trapped within partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome

The Torre dei Conti was built in the 13th century by Pope Innocent III as a residence for his family. The tower was damaged ...
Maiorianus on MSN

What Rome Actually Looked Like in 500 AD

The city of Rome around 500 AD was both majestic and struggling, filled with ancient architecture and the remnants of empire.

Romans in Ancient Olbia Watered Their Dead With Wine and Beer

Archaeologists in France have uncovered a 1,700-year-old ancient Roman funerary area, including burials with libation ...
The Armchair Historian on MSN

How Did the Holy Roman Empire Form?

How did the Holy Roman Empire come into being? This video traces its origins from the fall of the Western Roman Empire through the rise of Charlemagne and the crowning of Otto I in 962. We explore how ...