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Very new knowledges about the ancient Romans

Discussion in '"Today in History", Literature & Media Review' started by Martin Antonenko, Apr 24, 2018.

  1. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

    Country:
    Germany
    New study: Ancient Romans were incredibly
    rich and technically totally awkward



    Rome, Pompei (dpo) - A research team from the Sapienza University of Rome has gained new insights into the living conditions of the ancient Romans. For over four years archaeologists analyzed finds from the ruins of the 79 AD. from a volcanic eruption buried city Pompeii to gain a deeper insight into life almost 2000 years ago.


    "What we found out is amazing," said Professor Gianluigi Giacomo (56): "The Romans were considerably richer than we are today." This can be concluded from the finds clearly. "Even the simplest of people, such as day laborers or craftsmen, could afford antique furniture, tools and coins, which at auction today can reach top prices in the millions," says the professor.

    However, you can not compare tools from that time with modern equipment:

    "The tool of antiquity is scrap", so the devastating judgment of Giacomo. "The stuff is completely rusted, splinters easily and often even breaks down into dust when used intensively."

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    This should also solve the mystery why the ancient Romans, despite their fabulous wealth, almost exclusively built ruins.

    Source: Any newspaper
  2. OldTaff PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    England
  3. oldtrousers PlanetFigure Supporter

    Hahahahaha, nice!

    Scott

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