During the past dozen years, Majcherek has been uncovering Roman villas, complete with colorful mosaics, which offer the first glimpses into everyday, private life in ancient Alexandria.

Extra History Hypatia of Alexandria: Mob Mentality | Roman History Posted: February 19, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 In the midst of chaos, Hypatia gazes at the smoke-filled sky, unable to ...

Alexandria, Egypt's historic coastal city, is grappling with severe consequences of climate change. Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are threatening this millennia-old metropolis, once home to ...

A Jewish leader and scholar, Philo (circa 20 BC – 40 AD) risked his life to plead for greater tolerance for Jews in the Roman Empire. Philo of Alexandria was a Jewish leader, philosopher and ...

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