Darryl A. Phillips

Entries from February 26, 2010

Ancient Rome & America

February 26, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

A new exhibition at the National Constitution Center in Philadephia explores the connections between Ancient Rome and America.  It looks like a terrific exhibit — click on the picture below to visit the website. Head of Eagle – Firenze, Museo Archeologico Nazionale The exhibit runs through August 1.  If you are in the Philadelphia area, […]

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Snow at Home, Snow in Rome!

February 13, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

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Roman Diversity

February 11, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Archaeologists analyzing a Roman-era skeleton found in Puglia (Southern Italy) have discovered that the man came from East-Asia.  We know that the Romans had extensive trade networks in the east, but analysis shows that this man was a laborer, not an elite merchant or “ambassador.”  You can read an account on the Telegraph website.

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