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🔬 Science
July 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Ancient Romans Put Their Faith in Guardian Spirits. Archaeologists Just Found a Rare 1,600-Year-Old Carving of One in Northern England
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Archaeologists in Northern England discovered a rare 1,600-year-old carving of a Roman 'genius,' a protective spirit believed to bring good fortune.
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