Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way Published: April 3, 2025 6:33pm EDT. Peter Edwell, Macquarie University. Author ...

From soldier wages to political fortunes, Roman earnings reveal how war, wealth, and ambition shaped power in the ancient ...

Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way. Story by Peter Edwell, Macquarie University • 1d.

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In ancient Rome, the average adult male ate two pounds of grain a day in the form of porridge or bread. The standard measure ...

A collection of ancient Roman coins amassed by a former Latin teacher from Connecticut was sold at auction for over $1 million this week. Carol Ross' interest in ancient Roman currency and history led ...

The area is now attempting to raise money to purchase the hoard, worth an estimated $125,000. If it fails, the treasure will return to the finder or landowner "and would be unlikely to ever go on ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...