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Archaeologists in central Italy have uncovered a marble head of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman empire.  The sculpture, which has lost its body and nose was discovered while renovating Isernia’s historic city walls - built during the imperial Rome period. It was identified as Augustus, adopted son of Julius Caesar and Rome's first emperor, by its distinctive facial features and hairstyle. The bust is not rare as dozens of statues, busts and coins of Augustus have been discovered from Roman times. But researchers say the discovery proves the Romans’ presence in the ancie...

Top 10 People Who Changed The World By Breaking The Rules Sometimes, changing the world means breaking the rules. There have been key moments in history defined by defiant acts, and the results often bring change unlike any that came before. The people who instigate this kind of global change are frequently persecuted and vilified, but this often encourages them to fight harder. Whether it was to bring change for one or for all, these ten people broke the rules to make the world a better place, and they’re presented in no particular order. The Galileo Myth While the history of scientific o...

Apr 24, 2021 Editor’s note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Today’s piece is by Michael J. O’Brien and Izzat Alsmadi, both of Texas A&M-San Antonio. (THE CONVERSATION) Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging, even for the experts. Just talking about this ever-shifting landscape is confusing, with terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation” and “hoax” getting mixed up with buzzwords like “fake news.” Misinformation is perhaps the most innocent...

We're plagued by misinformation in a dangerous world — a problem with ancient roots woman in black jacket wearing blue sunglasses holding iphone Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging, even for the experts. Just talking about this ever-shifting landscape is confusing, with terms like “misinformation," “disinformation" and “hoax" getting mixed up with buzzwords like “fake news." Misinformation is perhaps the most innocent of the terms – it's misleading information created or shared without the inten...

Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging, even for the experts. Just talking about this ever-shifting landscape is confusing, with terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation” and “hoax” getting mixed up with buzzwords like “fake news.” Misinformation is perhaps the most innocent of the terms – it’s misleading information created or shared without the intent to manipulate people. An example would be sharing a rumor that a celebrity died, before finding out it’s false. Disinformation, by contrast, refers to deliberate attem...