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We now know what ancient Roman religious rituals smelled like: "It's an invitation to the gods and it's also kind of a purification"

The residents of ancient Pompeii performed regular religious rituals using fancy imported incense resins that came from far beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. These sacrificial offerings are ...
Gizmodo

Pompeii Study Confirms Roman ‘Wine’ Ritual Previously Known Only From Texts

A new chemical and microscopic analysis of Pompeii residues documents a sacrificial rite that had only been previously described by ancient Roman writers and artists. Reading time 3 minutes The ...
Yahoo

Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The "extraordinary" Jewish ritual bath was found during archaeological excavations in the ruins of the ancient Roman port city of ...

In 2021, archaeologists clearing ash at Pompeii uncovered a ceremonial chariot that revealed how Rome’s elite displayed wealth and status

A remarkably preserved ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii offers new insights into Roman elite status. This rare find, protected by volcanic ash, allows scholars to study how prestige was ...
CNN

Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ruins of an ...