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1. Valuable Volubilis: The Best-Preserved Roman Ruins in Morocco

   It was time for the harvest and the inhabitants of Volubilis were busy in their fields. This was the prime moment for a local tribe to attack the rich administrative center. As the Roman soldier saw them creep closer to the city, he sighed. This wasn’t the first time Volubilis was attacked, and he supposed it would not be the last… He wondered: why was this site so important to Rome?

   dhwty - 03/01/2018 - 01:59

2. Uncovering the Wonders of Dougga: A City that Embodies the Spirit of the Roman Empire in Africa

   The ancient city of Dougga, found in present-day Tunisia, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Roman Empire in Africa. With its numerous temples, theaters, and triumphal arches, Dougga was a bustling hub of activity during its heyday. Today, its well-preserved ruins offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the ingenuity, creativity, and sheer ambition of its builders. Step back in time and discover the wonders of Dougga, a city that truly embodies the spirit of the Roman Empire in Africa.

   Robbie Mitchell - 25/05/2023 - 22:58

3. Ground-Breaking Tech Brings Us Face-to-Face with a Nabatean Woman

   For the first time in history, a team of archaeologists, forensic scientists, and model makers working under the Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) have reconstructed the face of an ancient Nabatean woman who lived over 2,000 years ago. The woman, referred to as Hinat, is believed to have been a significant figure who lived around the first century BC, belonged to the elusive Nabatean civilization and was laid to rest in a Hegra tomb in Saudi Arabia.

   Sahir - 07/02/2023 - 17:39

4. Lost Roman Fortlet Rediscovered Near Scotland’s Clydebank

   Behold! A wondrous discovery has been made in West Dunbartonshire in Scotland. Amidst the rugged Scottish terrain, a lost Roman ‘fortlet’ has been identified on the mighty Antonine Wall, that stood as a sentinel of power and might in the battles against rebellious Scottish tribes.

   ashley cowie - 19/04/2023 - 23:00

5. How the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Shifted Populations

   Despite the Roman Empire's extensive military and cultural influence on the nearby Balkan peninsula, a DNA analysis of individuals who lived in the region between 1 and 1000 AD found no genetic evidence of Iron Age Italian ancestry. Instead, a study published December 7 in the journal Cell revealed successive waves of migrations from Western Anatolia, central and northern Europe, and the Pontic-Kazakh Steppe during the Empire's reign.

   ancient-origins - 10/12/2023 - 22:01

6. Roman Mosaic Date Brightens Up Britain’s Dark Ages in More Ways Than One

   Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it’s popularly believed that its fall to ‘barbaric’ forces by the beginning of the 5th century, plunged all of Europe into a ‘Dark Age’, where towns and villas experienced a rapid decline.

   Sahir - 20/01/2024 - 16:53

7. Whistling Sling Stones: Psychological Warfare and the Roman Army

   1800 years ago, Roman troops carried a very unusual kind of missile weapon for defeating their enemies. Those weapons were “whistling” sling bullets, and new research suggests these were employed as a kind of terror weapon against their barbarian foes. These small, distinctive lead bullets have been uncovered by an archaeological site in Scotland. 

   Bipin Dimri - 16/08/2021 - 22:59

8. Luxury Bath Spa At Rutland Villa Was A Roman Barn Conversion

   Last year archaeologists in the UK unearthed a rare Roman mosaic at a luxury 3rd century villa. Now, further excavations have revealed an “early barn conversion” with underfloor heating and a bespoke spa!

   ashley cowie - 29/11/2022 - 14:00

9. Were Catapults the Secret to Roman Military Success?

   The Roman Empire conquered the known world in large part due to its army. The Roman Army was a formidable force of training and discipline led by military minds who established organizational and tactical strategies that have influenced the world up to this very day. In short, the Roman army was one of the most effective and enduring forces in military history. In addition to skill and zeal, the Romans also had a more material advantage on their side: siege weapons, such as catapults.

   Kerry Sullivan - 31/03/2017 - 18:54

10. Romans, quaking in their Sandals After an Attack by Boudica, built a Massive Fort to Defend London

    Around 60 AD Queen Boudica of the Iceni (a Celtic clan) attacked and razed London, a Roman city of ancient Britain. Now, researchers have just announced that in response to Boudica and her warriors’ wild revolution, the terrified and shamed Romans built a fort with ditches 10 feet (3.05 meters) deep, walls 10 feet high, palisades, and a platform from which to repel attacks.

    Mark Miller - 14/05/2016 - 00:39

11. Highly Significant Bronze Age and Roman Ritual Center Discovered in England

    A team of archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have uncovered a 4,000-year-old treasure trove of ritual and religious activity in Overstone, near Northampton, England. This ancient site, which was in use for over 2,000 years, was found to be centered around a natural spring and has yielded both Bronze Age and Roman artifacts.

    ashley cowie - 16/01/2023 - 02:00

12. Ancient Fridge Unearthed at Roman Military Camp in Bulgaria Kept Food Cool

    Polish archaeologists excavating a Roman military camp in Bulgaria expected to discover some coins; and they weren’t really surprised by the hoards of day-to-day tools and the expansive ancient water system they unearthed. But they didn’t, however, reckon on unearthing an ancient stone ‘fridge’ complete with dishes, bones and even insect repellent!

    ashley cowie - 10/10/2022 - 22:53

13. Locked into a Relationship: The Medieval Remedy for Divorce Still Requested in Romania

    Global divorce rates are on the rise. Some people see this as a social issue. But the small Romanian village of Biertan has a unique method to remedy this problem. They follow a tradition which has been in use since the Middle Ages – a ‘marital prison.’

    dhwty - 29/12/2017 - 19:16

14. Roman Altar Stone Supports Centuries-Old Leicester Cathedral Folktales

    Excavations at Leicester Cathedral, a building constructed by the Normans over 900 years ago, have been under archaeological scrutiny since the digs began in October 2021. Long believed to be a site of worship since the Roman occupation of Britain, the most recent of these archaeological discoveries has yielded fruit and added substance to the legend.

    Sahir - 08/03/2023 - 17:52

15. Viminacium: Where Mammoths Roamed and Romans Ruled

    The Balkans was once an important strategic part of the Roman Empire and as a result, archaeologists have found a vast array of historic Roman ruins in the region. One of the most extensive archaeological sites in the Balkans is the ruined Roman city of Viminacium in Serbia.

    Ed Whelan - 03/10/2019 - 01:22

16. The Powerful and Mysterious Spider Woman of Mexico

    The Spider Woman of Teotihuacan continues to be one of the most mysterious figures of ancient Mexican culture.  She is also known as the Great Goddess, but since 1983 Spider Woman has become the most popular reference to her.

    dhwty - 11/10/2020 - 21:57

17. Unraveling the Origins of the Roman Sword Discovered Off Oak Island

    Last month, we reported on the startling discovery of a Roman ceremonial sword off Oak Island, located on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, radically suggesting that ancient mariners visited North America more than a thousand years before Columbus. While the announcement was largely met with surprise and excitement, many have also questioned the authenticity of the artifact.

    aprilholloway - 07/01/2016 - 00:42

18. Holding Cell Where Roman Gladiators Awaited Death Found in Britain

    A Roman “carcer” is a holding cell for criminals and Roman gladiators awaiting their moment in the amphitheater, where bloodthirsty crowds eagerly anticipated the spectacle of their deaths. One such has recently been excavated at the British coastal town of Richborough, near Sandwich on the Kent coast.

    Sahir - 29/10/2021 - 22:52

19. Illustrious Post-Macedon Illyria and the Roman Illyrian Wars

    The legendary and illustrious tribal kingdoms of Illyria were located in current-day Albania and Montenegro, just across the Adriatic from Italy. The Illyrian world was also an important strategic ally for the Greeks and Romans in ancient times. Illyria was inhabited from the 10th century BC by the Illyrians, an Indo-European population that were often separated into various tribes and factions. During the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, the Illyrians achieved the height of their power and became a major threat to Rome in the process.

    Jake Leigh-Howarth - 18/07/2022 - 15:00

20. Heavy Hitters: 2,000-Year-Old Boxing Gloves Suggest Roman Soldiers Used to Duke It Out

    Still molded to the form of their former owner’s knuckles, boxing gloves found at the Roman site of Vindolanda in Northumberland, England hint at tales of soldiers increasing their battle skills, keeping up their fitness, and passing the time gambling on fights while stationed in the far northern lands of the empire.

    Alicia McDermott - 20/02/2018 - 23:01

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