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The excavation of the site's drainage system revealed a treasure trove of intricately carved gemstone intaglios, providing a glimpse into the opulence enjoyed by wealthy bathers during the third and ...

An extremely rare engraved Roman gemstone has been discovered underwater by researchers near Venice in northern Italy. Researchers at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice found the ancient piece of ...

We call ourselves Marketplace, so part of our job is exploring how marketplaces work, in all their forms. David Brancaccio and the “Marketplace Morning Report” team set out to visit five markets, all ...

Millions of years ago, precious gem stones from the heart of southern Africa washed westward along the Orange River and emptied into the Atlantic Ocean. While some swept up on the beaches along the ...

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