Though untouched areas adjacent to the original excavations were left undisturbed awaiting a more precise dating of Roman pottery types, the " Baths of the Swimmer ", named for the mosaic figure in the apodyterium, were meticulously excavated, in 1966 – 70 and 1974 – 75, in part as a training ground for young archaeologists and in part to establish a laboratory of well-understood finds as a teaching aid.

Though there is significant variation in length, balance, and weight of the jian from different periods, within any given period the general purpose of the jian is to be a multipurpose cut and thrust weapon capable of stabbing, as well as making both precise cuts and slashes, as opposed to specializing in one form of use.

Though precise figures have been disputed, Kind of Blue has been described by many music writers not only as Davis's best-selling album, but as the best-selling jazz record of all time.

Though no precise details are known of the club's foundation, comprehensive research by historian Jeff Kent indicated that it was probably formed in 1879 as an offshoot of Porthill Victoria football club and took its name from its location, in the valley of canal ports.

* Though it is mentioned in various constitutional documents, the precise nature of the office of the Prime Minister operates mostly according to understood, uncodified British conventions.

Though, as in the late 16th and 17th centuries, the 20th-century Royal Family were more or less supportive, British officialdom was far less so with English Heritage, who controlled the site of the real Globe nearby, refusing to allow the archaeology Wanamaker requested in order to ascertain its precise dimensions.

Though the precise boundaries of the order and its constituent families are yet to be resolved, it retains the core group of polypores in the family Polyporaceae, with additional species in the Fomitopsidaceae and Meripilaceae.

Though reporting of anorgasmia as a side effect of SSRIs is not precise, studies have found that 17 – 41 % of users of such medications are affected by some form of sexual dysfunction.

Though the precise role of these interhemispheric circuits is not yet understood, it is possible that one goal is to create a common timescale between the two hemsipheres, to achieve a seamless unity of attention / consciousness between processing in each hemisphere.

Though the precise date of the Exeter Codex's inscription is still unknown, it may generally be described as one of the great works of the English Benedictine revival of the tenth century, and proposed dates of authorship generally range from 960 to 990.

Though a last is made approximately in the shape of a human foot, the precise shape is tailored to the kind of footwear being made.

Though the precise usage of the term varies with the context, there is a high degree of commonality begin these definitions.

Though no precise widely accepted definition or criteria are associated with the term, there is much debate within the fields of pharmacology and bioethics around the propriety of developing such drugs, particularly after the commercial debut of Viagra.

Though, this industry did not remain as booming as in the 17th century because in the 19th century ( 1840 to be precise ) Royal Delft was the last factory standing.

Though the author denies that A Maggot is a historical novel, it does take place during a precise historical timeframe, May 1736 to February 1737, in England.

Though the precise locality is occasionally uncertain, the majority of the medieval synods assembled in the chapter-house of old St Pauls, or the former chapel of St Catherine within the precincts of Westminster Abbey or at Lambeth.

Though the text remains unclear as to the precise pretext, Clovis had Ragnachar executed.

Though the way sales figures were collected was less precise before 1995, the fastest selling album ( first week sales ) is Oasis ' Be Here Now, selling 663, 389 copies in its first week in the UK in August 1997.

Though often less precise than practiced, studio recordings, live recordings may offer a more exciting feel.

Though a practicing Christian, he had been born into a Jewish family with origins from Portugal, and had converted at a young age.

Though opposed in the philosophical origins, the practical differences between such positions can sometimes be subtle.

Though these targumim were later " easternized ", the substratum belying their origins still remains.

Though several scholars situate the origins of globalization in modernity, others map

Though the assumptions surrounding this species ' origins were not yet entirely accurate, by the 20th century, it was established among naturalists that the brown rat did not originate in Norway, rather the species came from central Asia and ( likely ) China.

Though many have religious origins, others involve seasonal change or have some cultural significance.

Though later Greeks like Herodotus dated Cadmus's role in the founding myth of Thebes to well before the Trojan War ( or, in modern terms, during the Aegean Bronze Age ), this chronology conflicts with most of what is now known or thought to be known about the origins and spread of both the Phoenician and Greek alphabets.

Though the concept was first proposed in 1991, software-defined radios have their origins in the defense sector since the late 1970s in both the U. S. and Europe ( for example, Walter Tuttlebee described a VLF radio that used an ADC and an 8085 microprocessor ).

Though Pravda was officially started on 5 May 1912, which indeed also was the birth anniversary of Karl Marx, its origins traces back to 1903 when it was founded in Moscow by a wealthy railway engineer V. A Kozhevnikov.

Though the origins of swinging are contested, it is assumed American swinging was practiced in some American military communities in the 1950s.

Though aspects of American music can be traced back to specific origins, claiming any particular original culture for a musical element is inherently problematic, due to the constant evolution of American music through transplanting and hybridizing techniques, instruments and genres.

Though the origins of gangsta rap can be traced back to the mid-1980s style of Philadelphia's Schoolly D and the West Coast's Ice-T, the style broadened and came to apply to many different regions in the country, to rappers from New York, such as Notorious B. I. G and influential hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, and to rappers on the West Coast, such as Too Short and N. W. A.

Though they owe their origins to ancient rites and practices they have taken definite urban features and have become popular festivals in urban and commercialized milieus in the recent decades.

Though the inspiration for using the " jester " imagery on the joker may have derived from the Fool card, they have differing origins as stated above ; the Tarot deck has included the Fool since its invention in the 15th century while the Joker is a relatively recent ( re ) addition to the French / Anglo-American 52-card deck.

Though its origins go back to 1890, The New Zealand Public Service Association officially dates from 1 October 1913.

Though AGEs have numerous origins, they can form from the oxidation and dehydration of Amadori adducts, which themselves are products of nonenzymatic Maillard reactions.

Though it is not certain, the origins of Daruma ’ s traditional red coloring probably came from the color of priest ’ s robes.

Though its recollection has been attributed to Fa-hai, a student of Huineng, its origins are not clear:

Though the origins of psychobilly are debated, The Meteors are the first band to self-identify as psychobilly, and are often credited with the distinction of being the only " pure " psychobilly band among fans of the subgenre.

Though a niche in either Classical or Gothic contexts may be empty and merely provide some articulation and variety to a section of wall, the cult origins of the niche suggested that it be filled with a statue.

Though its exact origins are not known, credit for the development of the flintlock is usually given to Marin le Bourgeoys, an artist, gunsmith, luthier ( maker of stringed musical instruments ) and inventor from Normandy, France.

Though the African slaves had various ethnic origins, the Bantu and Guinean-Sudanese groups contributed by far to most of the borrowings, above all the Kimbundu ( from Angola ), Kikongo ( from Angola, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo ), Yoruba / Nagô ( from Nigeria ), and Jeje / Ewe language ( from Benin ).

Though there is some knowledge of its development, its actual origins, the place and date where it was first played, remain a mystery.

Though the term " double standard " is of relatively recent origins, the concept expressed by it has existed in various cultures from far earlier times.