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1. A Step Closer to Finding the Recipe for Ancient Rome’s Rock-Solid Super-Concrete

   New studies of ancient concrete could teach us more about the amazing techniques of ancient Roman engineering and the secrets behind the incredible longevity of many of their concrete harbor structures.

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 05/07/2017 - 22:57

2. Rare Ancient Millstone Found Decorated With A Roman Phallus Carving

   When archaeologists pieced together a broken millstone they were shocked to find an ancient Roman phallus carving. Experts say that the Roman phallus decoration is both “highly significant” and rare.

   Alicia McDermott - 19/02/2021 - 20:56

3. Divers Find Huge 1,500-Year-Old Roman Coin Hoard off The Spanish Coast

   Two amateur divers cleaning trash from the seabed of Alicante while holidaying off the coast of Spain have uncovered a cache of 1,500-year-old gold Roman coins. Numbering 53 in total, the gold coins are in a ‘perfect state of conservation’ and are dated to the late 4th and early 5th century.

   Sahir - 26/09/2021 - 14:44

4. Aeons of Battle: The 5 Longest Wars in History

   In the annals of humanity there is one phenomenon that has consistently weaved and threaded itself through the fabric of time. It is, of course, war, which from the very earliest times until the modern-day continues to destroy, pillage, kill, and generally plague the human race’s best efforts of lasting worldwide peace and cooperation. With the technological advances of the 20th century, the impact of war has become even more devastating and costly, in more ways than one.

   Jake Leigh-Howarth - 28/04/2022 - 22:41

5. Discoveries Made in Roman Nîmes Include Stunning Glassware

   During the development of a social housing residence in Rue de Beaucaire in Nîmes, archaeologists have uncovered a series of ancient structures including tombs and funeral pyres. These Roman finds date back to between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC and the 2nd century AD.

   Sahir - 14/04/2024 - 17:49

6. Roman Ruins and Evidence of Neolithic Settlement Unearthed from France

   Archaeologists in France have recently uncovered a fascinating site offering a glimpse into multiple layers of history. Nestled near the village of Chamborêt, approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) north of Limoges, they have found remnants of both Roman and a Neolithic site dating back 4,500 to 6,000 years, over which the Roman site built itself, 1,700 years ago. The most striking discovery is the remains of a Roman-era landscaped pool and surrounding wall encircling a natural freshwater spring!

   Sahir - 29/04/2024 - 17:53

7. Beneath Roman Britain - An Iron Age Settlement Is Revealed At Silchester

   Five decades on from the start of an archaeological dig by the University of Reading, the findings of the investigation will be brought to the public, showcasing the incredible discoveries from excavations at the ancient Roman city of Silchester in Hampshire, England. This complex and revealing site became an important Roman town, but was already inhabited by an earlier encroacher to the land, the Atrebates tribe from across the Channel in Northern Gaul.

   Gary Manners - 27/01/2024 - 16:52

8. Roman Fort Excavation in England Reveals Lost Road and Ancient Mine

   Setting this discovery in context, an article on the National Trust website declares that in 2006, the Cornwall and West Devon mining landscape achieved

   ashley cowie - 04/07/2019 - 18:54

9. 42-Foot Roman Ship Unearthed in Serbian Mine, Part of an Ancient River Fleet!

   The ancient woodwork of a Roman ship, likely part of an ancient river fleet from the 3rd or 4th century AD, has been accidentally uncovered by the Drmno coal miners in Serbia. The hull measures 42 feet (12.8 meters) in length, and the entire site is located near the ancient Roman site of Viminacium, 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) away.

   Sahir - 06/08/2023 - 14:55

10. Swiss Metal Detectorist Finds 1,290 4th Century Roman Coins!

    Nearly 1,300 priceless 4th-century AD Roman coins, all in a pot, were found in September 2021 near Bubendorf, Basel County, Switzerland by amateur archaeologist volunteer, Daniel Ludin. During one of Daniel’s metal detector searches in a forest at Wildenstein Castle, the alert went off. Digging down he just found a few coins and potsherds, but the detector kept buzzing.

    Sahir - 18/04/2022 - 18:56

11. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms - A Well-Loved Chinese Classic

    When saying the names Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, although the surnames are different, yet we have come together as brothers. From this day forward, we shall join forces for a common purpose: to save the troubled and to aid the endangered. We shall avenge the nation above, and pacify the citizenry below. We seek not to be born on the same day, in the same month and in the same year. We merely hope to die on the same day, in the same month and in the same year.

    dhwty - 19/05/2018 - 22:56

12. The Giant of Algeria: Iconographic Evidence of Roman Expeditions in the Sahara

    There are thousands of rock engravings at the dramatic rocky landscape of Jabbaren, Algeria. Jabbaren is an archaeological site in the Tassili N'ajjer National Park in Algeria with some of the most important groupings of prehistoric cave art in the world. The Jabbaren site is situated on the lower level of the Tassili plateau, and in the Tamahaq language Jabbaren means “giant”. It is interesting to note that some of the engraved figures from Jabbaren appear to be Roman soldiers. 

    Clyde Winters - 27/08/2016 - 03:48

13. Large Phallic Carving from Roman Era Gets Public Exposure in Spain

    A giant 18-inch (1.5 foot) phallic carving from the Roman era has been discovered in the city of Córdoba in Andalusia, Spain. It was part of an ancient Roman settlement known as El Higuerón, a region the Romans took over in 206 BC, replacing the Iberians. A tower-like building was erected (pun intended) on the ruins of an Iberian settlement, and the phallic carving was found on one of the cornerstones of the tower.

    Sahir - 26/08/2022 - 18:44

14. Roman-Era Sarcophagus Made of Lead Discovered in Gaza

    Deep in the heart of the hotly contested Palestinian strip of Gaza, a 2,000-year-old lead sarcophagus has been unearthed, believed to hail from the illustrious Roman era. Located just 500 meters (0.3 miles) from the beautiful northern Gaza coastline, the Roman necropolis in this region is a precious cultural gem for Palestine, and the recent discovery of this sarcophagus has added another sparkling jewel to its crown.

    Sahir - 20/02/2023 - 21:54

15. Fact or Fiction? The Obscure Origins of the Greek Alexander Romance

    The Greek Alexander Romance, often referred to as a ‘pseudo-Callisthenes’ production, is in one form or another one of the most influential and widely read books of all time; it has birthed a whole literary genre on Alexander the Great and his campaigns across the Persian Empire. But where and when did it first appear and what did it originally look like?

    David Grant - 04/11/2021 - 13:02

16. Researchers discover secret recipe of Roman concrete that allowed it to endure for over 2,000 years

    Ancient Rome’s concrete recipe is an impressive feat in architectural history. Some Roman buildings are so spectacular in their construction and beauty that modern builders would never attempt something similar, even with today’s technology. Now engineers are beginning to understand why ancient Roman concrete was so revolutionary.

    Mark Miller - 18/12/2014 - 22:21

17. Swiss Archaeologists in Gebenstorf Find Unexpectedly Extensive Roman Site

    Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered a large Roman settlement in Gebenstorf in the Canton of Aargau. The area is slated for a major modern redevelopment and the race is on to preserve this piece of history before it is lost forever.

    Joe Green - 13/04/2024 - 22:32

18. Acta Diurna: The Telegraph of Ancient Rome, Bringing You All the Latest Gladiator Combat News

    ‘Roman emperor conquers new lands!’ ‘Five new ways to use your fish paste.’ ‘When do the stars say you will marry?’ ‘

    dhwty - 23/12/2017 - 13:58

19. Marble Columns Spotted by Swimmer Reveal Bountiful Roman Shipwreck

    While swimming in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel, Gideon Harris unexpectedly stumbled upon a remarkable discovery. Little did he know that this uneventful event would lead experts to the remains of a Roman ship and its magnificent cargo.

    Nathan Falde - 15/05/2023 - 22:55

20. Roman Tombs Found in Egyptian Oasis Reflect Cultural Blending Evident in Burial Practices

    If they stayed almost any length of time, the ancient Romans left a cultural mark on the place they visited, conquered, and/or had extensive trade with. One way this makes itself known in Egypt is in funerary practices. The cultural mix can be seen in two Roman era tombs which have been found at the Beir Al-Shaghala archaeological site in the Dakhla Oasis.

    Alicia McDermott - 17/01/2019 - 13:54

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