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Syracuse, Italy

Ear of Dionysius

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

Syracuse, Italy

Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo

Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.

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A skull of a Roman sufferer of trench fever, likely incurred by unsanitary living conditions.

Found: Cases of ‘Trench Fever’ in Ancient Rome

The five-day fever was made famous during World War I, but has been a constant companion of poor hygiene.

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December 2, 2020

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