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1. Arles Amphitheatre – A Roman Treasure in the Soul of Provence

   Arles Amphitheatre (known in French as Les Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre located in the southern French city of Arles. The city is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and has been dubbed the ‘soul of Provence’. Arles Amphitheatre is one of the city’s most important and impressive Roman structures.

   dhwty - 17/09/2019 - 22:57

2. Roman Mythology of the Ages of Man, Metamorphoses and the Founding of Rome

   The Romans possessed a rich mythology that exerted (and continues to exert) a significant influence on Western culture. Many Roman myths, specifically those concerning the gods, have their equivalent in the Greek myths. Nevertheless, Roman mythology also contained tales unique to this civilization, most notably the myths concerning the founding of Rome.

   dhwty - 08/01/2019 - 14:07

3. Luxury Roman Villa and Mosaic Found on Croatian Island of Hvar

   Archaeology on the Croatian island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea is proceeding at a pace likely not exceeded anywhere else in the world.

   Nathan Falde - 22/02/2022 - 13:57

4. Boudicca, the Celtic Queen that unleashed fury on the Romans – Part 2

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   Queen Boudicca had every reason to hate the Romans – by 60 AD, the lands of the Iceni clan of Britain had been captured, her people had been killed or taken as slaves, she was publicly beaten and her daughters raped – but Boudicca, the Celtic warrior queen, would eventually leave the Romans quaking in their boots, at least for a time.  

   aprilholloway - 13/09/2014 - 00:11

5. Lost Roman Battlefield in Switzerland Discovered Through Thousands of Artifacts

   In 2019, a spectacular Roman dagger was metal detected in a remote region of the Swiss Alps. Now, a team of scientists and students have mapped a 2,000-year-old Roman battlefield representing the last stand of the Suanetes tribe, and the collapse of the region to the Roman Empire.

   ashley cowie - 15/12/2023 - 21:52

6. Human Skulls from Roman Necromancy Cult Found in Cave Near Jerusalem

   In Te’omim Cave in the Jerusalem Hills of central Israel, excavations that took place between 2010 and 2016 recovered a huge collection of Roman oil lamps, weapons, pieces of pottery and actual human skulls hidden inside deep crevices.

   Nathan Falde - 11/07/2023 - 18:55

7. 1,500-year-old Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa Site

   The Visigoths, the so-called barbaric tribe that would ultimately defeat the Romans and bring down the Roman Empire, were an early Germanic warring people. The course of their wars would ultimately lead them to settle in southern Gaul and then Hispania, from the 5th to the 8th century AD.

   Sahir - 19/07/2021 - 19:00

8. Undocumented Roman Army Camps Indicate Military Manoeuvres in the Arabian Desert

   Chalk one up for the all-seeing eye of Google Earth. Using this global aerial imaging program as a tool of discovery, last year archaeologists from the University of Oxford identified the ruins of three fortified Roman army camps, which were likely built around the year 100 AD. These installations were constructed in the northernmost region of the inhospitable Arabian Desert, in what is now southeastern Jordan.

   Nathan Falde - 27/04/2023 - 22:55

9. Eliminating the Competition: Selim I, A Grim Conqueror Who Vastly Extended the Ottoman Empire

   Selim I (known also by his epithet ‘Yavuz’, which, translated from Turkish, means ‘the Grim’) was the 9th sultan of the Ottoman Empire who lived during the second half of the 15th century and the first half of the following one. He is remembered today as a conqueror who significantly extended the domains of the Ottoman Empire.

   dhwty - 23/02/2017 - 01:48

10. Roman Necropolis Both Found and Doomed Due To A Car Park in Belgrade

    Archaeologists in Serbia, excavating in the center of the city of Belgrade, have discovered a Roman necropolis filled with elaborate stone tombs, and a section of a Roman aqueduct system. However, the discoverers nervously await a decision that might see the entire site destroyed to make way for a new parking garage.

    ashley cowie - 03/07/2023 - 22:52

11. Evidence Of New Route Into Scotland For Roman Invasion Attempt

    A school playing field in Ayrshire, in the west of Scotland, has provided archaeologists with multiple layers of archaeology topped with a Roman marching camp used in the Roman conquest of Scotland. 

    ashley cowie - 28/05/2019 - 17:10

12. Excavation of Roman Bath Complex Challenges Lifestyle Beliefs

    A rare inscription discovered on an olive press at an ancient Roman bath complex is revealing secrets about rural life in late antiquity.

    ashley cowie - 31/10/2020 - 05:02

13. Vast Roman-Period Emerald Mines Revealed in Egyptian Desert

    A topographic scan of emerald mines in Egypt’s Eastern Desert has revealed scores of time locked chambers, tunnels and sacred spaces dating to the Graeco-Roman and Byzantine periods.

    Emerald mines produce green emeralds, the mystical transparent green variety of beryl, which was one of the ancient god stones of the ancient world associated with the transference of divine powers. While the stone was highly valued by elite Romans, it was equally as valuable to nomadic Blemmyes, according to new research.

    ashley cowie - 06/03/2022 - 18:00

14. New Greco-Roman Tomb with 20 Mummies Found in Aswan

    With Egypt’s recent tilt towards resurrecting its historical importance and looking for new avenues of research and archaeological digs, another find has been added to the mix this time from Aswan.

    Sahir - 19/01/2022 - 21:34

15. Metal Detectorist’s Roman Hoard Linked to a Temple that Likely Inspired The Lord of the Rings

    Two metal detecting enthusiasts made a “once in a lifetime” discovery when they unearthed a hoard of Roman bronze artifacts at an undisclosed location. The most exciting of the finds is an intact healing statue that has been linked to the Roman Lydney Temple. This is the same temple that inspired JRR Tolkien to add a key element to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

    Gary Manners - 30/09/2017 - 13:54

16. Archaeologists Unearth Largest Roman Legion Base in Israel

    Archaeologists excavating at the foot of Tel Megiddo in Israel have uncovered “the largest Roman base” ever discovered in the country. Here, during the Roman occupation of Judea, a colony of highly-trained invading soldiers carefully planned their acts of mass-violence against the Jews.

    ashley cowie - 14/02/2024 - 21:22

17. The Plastico di Roma Imperiale Wasn’t Built in a Day: Accurate Mini Rome Model Took 35 Years

    The Roman Empire dominated most of Europe and parts of Africa and the Middle East for over thousand years, evolving from a monarchy to a democracy and finally a militaristic dictatorship.

    Sarah P Young - 14/07/2019 - 23:05

18. 50 Roman Slaves Found Buried with ‘Care’ in England

    A Roman slave burial ground has been found near what was once a great ancient villa in Britain. Many of the graves are very unusual, and they provide a glimpse into the impact of Rome on the local Briton’s culture and beliefs.

    Ed Whelan - 19/01/2020 - 19:05

19. Savoring the Danger: Romans Loved Toxic 'Sugar of Lead' Wine

    How far did ancient people go to enhance the flavor of their food and drinks? Would they consume toxic substances if it made things a little more appetizing? The Romans did, by adding a sweet version of lead to a beloved beverage. Some scholars even say that it was lead poisoning that caused the famous empire to fall.

    dhwty - 04/12/2019 - 14:16

20. The Roman Empire’s Crisis of the Third Century

    The history of the Roman Republic, and subsequently, the Roman Empire, is vast and rich, full of intrigues, conflicts, and incredible conquests. But no empire is without weaknesses, and history is often unforgiving and unpredictable.

    Aleksa Vučković - 02/01/2020 - 19:01

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