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The Fullonica and the Tax on Urine
Discover how ancient Roman laundries worked and why Emperor Vespasian introduced one of history’s most unusual taxes: the famous tax on urine.
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The Pantheon: Rome's Magnificent Temple of the Sun
Discover how the Pantheon functioned as a monumental solar temple, where light, astronomy and Roman symbolism come together in one of antiquity’s greatest architectural masterpieces.
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Ancient and Modern Rome: Myth and History of the Eternal City
Discover the fascinating story of Rome’s origins, where myth, history and archaeology come together to reveal the birth of the Eternal City.
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February: Rome's Most Unusual Month
Why is February the shortest month of the year? Discover the Roman origins, ancient traditions and surprising history behind the calendar’s most unusual month.
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