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1. 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

2. 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

3. 8 Hilarious Curse Tablets from the Roman World

   The Roman Empire was famous for many things, but did you know they were also famous for their curse tablets? These tablets, called defixiones by researchers, were a way for ancient Romans to express their displeasure for others. Individuals known as curse writers would inscribe the curses onto tablets made of metal, stone, or pottery for Romans in desperate need. These Romans believed that the curse would come true as long as a curse writer inscribed it onto a tablet. 

   Lex Leigh - 01/12/2022 - 21:50

4. An ‘Absolutely Stunning’ Roman Gold Ring Is Unearthed In England

   An amateur treasure hunter has made a ‘stunning’ find from the Roman era in the south-west of England.  With the help of a metal detector, the man discovered a golden ring at a site being investigated by local archaeologists. The find is being hailed as very important and one of the most significant finds from the Roman-era in the area in recent years.

   Ed Whelan - 07/08/2018 - 18:59

5. Ostia Antica: The First Roman Colony

   Ostia Antica is an archaeological site located on the outskirts of Rome. Although the Romans referred to the site as Ostia, this article will use the term Ostia Antica, so as to avoid confusion with the modern Roman municipio of Ostia (known officially as Lido di Ostia).

   dhwty - 30/10/2019 - 12:49

6. Into the Drink! Roman Shipwreck Stocked with Amphorae Found Near Cyprus

   A ship that has lain at the bottom of the Eastern Mediterranean for about 2000 years has been found by marine archaeologists according to the Department of Antiquities of the Republic of Cyprus. The Roman shipwreck was found off the coast of Cyprus and it is expected that the discovery can help researchers better understand the economy and society of the Eastern Mediterranean during the Roman Empire.

   Ed Whelan - 29/06/2019 - 18:38

7. Remains of Ancient Roman Soldier Discovered in a 1,700-Year-Old Cooking Pot in Israel

   The remains of an ancient Roman soldier have been found in a 1,700-year-old cooking pot at a huge Roman camp in Israel. Archaeologists suggest that the camp is the only full-scale Roman legionary base ever discovered in the East.

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 28/12/2017 - 22:58

8. Mighty Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes Tribe and Friend to Rome

   Standing next to Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London is a giant bronze statue of a woman with her two daughters on a chariot. This was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni tribe, and arguably one of the most well-known figures from Roman Britain of the 1^st century A.D.

   dhwty - 21/03/2015 - 20:55

9. The Conquest of Anglesey and the Destruction of Druidism’s Last Stronghold

   With a reputation for their savagery, the destruction of the Anglesey Druids and conquest of the Welsh Isle of Anglesey by the Romans put an end to the last pagan corner of Wales in 77 AD. But was this image of savage and blood thirsty Druids just a Roman dramatization to justify their colonization in the British Isles?

   Jake Leigh-Howarth - 14/04/2022 - 14:59

10. ‘Fake’ Gold Coins Prove Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real

    For many years, a hoard of Roman coins uncovered in Transylvania in 1713 were thought to be forgeries, with the ancient coinage displaying the name of an apparently “lost” emperor known as Sponsian. The Sponsian coins had been minted using a distinct method to common coins, and were generally unlike the Roman coins from the time.

    Sahir - 24/11/2022 - 18:00

11. The Enigma of the Roman Dodecahedra

    The Roman dodecahedron is a small, hollow object made of bronze or (more rarely) stone, with a geometrical shape that has 12 flat faces. Each face is a pentagon, a five-sided shape. The Roman dodecahedra are also embellished with a series of knobs on each corner point of the pentagons, and the pentagon faces in most cases contain circular holes in them.

    Federico Cataldo - 12/01/2021 - 22:58

12. Roman Mosaic Unearthed in Ancient Slave Monster’s Villa

    At a luxury seaside villa at Posillipo near Naples, researchers have unearthed an ancient Roman mosaic which once decorated the home of a horrific and horrendous Roman tyrant known as Publius Vedius Pollio. Remembered for his cruel treatment of slaves, legend has it that Pollio went so far as to feed his servants to parasitic worms.

    ashley cowie - 14/12/2022 - 13:48

13. The Roman Bridge of Cordoba that Transported Armies, and Spans Time

    Ancient structures often tell us a great deal about the history of a region or country. They reveal what materials were available, the culture and beliefs of the people, and which nations, if any, had influence over or traded with the people of the area. The magnificent Roman Bridge in Cordoba, Spain, is a prime example. This world-famous bridge played an important role in the history of Spain - from the Ancient World, through the Middle Ages, and continuing today.

    Ed Whelan - 06/06/2020 - 13:51

14. The Remarkable ‘Sewn’ Roman Shipwreck in Croatia

    In 2020, a rare discovery was made in Croatia – a 2,000-year-old wreck of a Roman sewn ship, a type of ship that was literally stitched together using ropes! 

    Ed Whelan - 03/05/2020 - 18:59

15. Romans Mastered Nanotechnology and Used it for Eye Catching Decoration

    A strange chalice made its way into the British Museum’s collection in the 1950s. It is a 1,600-year-old jade green Roman artifact called the Lycurgus Cup. The image on the chalice is an iconic scene with King Lycurgus of Thrace, but the element that sets this cup apart is the effect light has on it. If the cup is lit from the front it is jade green, but when it is lit from behind it glows blood red. At the time scientists were baffled by this stunning feature, they could not figure out how the Romans managed it – now we know.

    aprilholloway - 03/02/2018 - 01:55

16. Metal Detecting Event Uncovers Significant Roman Hoard in UK

    A ‘significant hoard’ of Roman items discovered in England last year by an amateur detectorist has gone on display, much to the delight of history enthusiasts and archaeologists involved in the dig. The discovery included a collection of pewter plates, platters, bowls, and a cup. The manner in which these vessels were buried strongly indicates that they were deliberately placed, possibly for the purpose of safekeeping or as an offering, according to experts.

    Sahir - 05/07/2023 - 14:59

17. Theodoric the Great and His Ostrogothic Mausoleum

    Theodoric the Great was the king of the Ostrogoths from 475 to 526 AD. Born in 454 AD to the Gothic king Theodemir, Theodoric became the founder of the Ostrogothic dynasty in Italy from 474 AD onwards. One of the most fascinating aspects of Theodoric’s life is the tomb that he had constructed for himself, c. 520 AD in Ravenna, Italy. The structure’s dome weighs 230 tons but scholars, archaeologists, and historians have no idea how the gigantic piece was placed in its current position.

    Riley Winters - 28/08/2020 - 01:43

18. The Lifegiving Aqueduct of Segovia, a Glorious Roman Heritage

    When it comes to the great achievements of architecture, the Romans are among the greatest builders of the world’s history.

    Aleksa Vučković - 19/10/2019 - 23:03

19. Ancient Bone Hidden in a Stone Leads to a Roman Villa of Royal Proportions

    In 1963 in England, Broughton farmer John Taylor was ploughing one of his large fields an hour north-west of London. His plough hit an enormous stone causing a crack which revealed a space below. When he put his hand inside he pulled out a human bone.

    ashley cowie - 31/08/2018 - 13:56

20. Pompeii: The Ancient Roman City Frozen in Time

    In the Campania region of Italy near the modern day city of Naples, there was once a prosperous Roman city - Pompeii. As a thriving center for trade, the inhabitants of the city were a mixture of the elite and slaves.

    Sarah P Young - 07/07/2019 - 01:40

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