Ancient Rome
Archaeologists use AI to reconstruct gameplay from worn Roman stone
By analyzing wear patterns on a limestone slab, a multidisciplinary team has identified a likely Roman game board. AI simulations indicate the game functioned similarly to later medieval pastimes involving blocking opponents.
Ancient Roman trade routes revealed by pottery in southern Italy
A recent scientific analysis of pottery fragments from the ancient city of Cumae in Southern Italy has shed new light on Roman trade networks during the 2nd to 4th centuries CE. Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science:...