This date is significant, as it suggests that Saulos and Gadalias were conducting their subversive activities on the eve of a ...

But even before all of that, it turns out that the ancient Romans — who weren’t exactly known for their sobriety — attempted to control wild Purim parties as early as the year 408.

The Romans may have first come across the colorful potential of nanoparticles by accident, but they seem to have perfected it. The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY The colorful ...