Coring ancient Rome

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Coring at ancient Roman sites to trace the city's earliest development is described. Coring extracts material from the ground and records the sequence of archaeological layers to define the boundary between the deepest layer and the natural soil. The technique shows that even the earliest Romans took an active hand in modifying their landscape.

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Legacy in stone

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Sardinia's towers are discussed as evidence that an indigenous Bronze Age Nuragic culture characterized Sardinia beginning in about 1750 BC and surviving into the Middle Ages. Although the Nuragic people left no written language, the towers suggest a homogenous culture.

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When gluttony ruled!

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Evidence of the significant role played by feasting in Roman society provided by classical literature and by mosaics of banquets is described. Banquets included many courses and were accompanied by wine. Typical recipes are given.

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