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Jul 2018
16m 22s

Rome’s new subway unearths ancient treas...

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Rome is building a new subway and archaeologists keep finding hidden treasures buried deep beneath the city. The artifacts range from small tiles and pottery to entire buildings, including a military barracks and an entire house. Many of the discoveries are already on display in the new subway stations. Learn one new way to use the English word “twist.”

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