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June 08, 2026 at 08:01 PM
These Italian Teenagers Stayed Overnight at Their School. They Found Ancient Roman Ruins Hidden in the Basement
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Students at a high school in Rome discovered a well-preserved ancient Roman villa dating to the mid-second century C.E. hidden beneath their school, with hopes for public access.
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