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1. Amman, One of the Finest Roman Theatres in the World

   The Kingdom of Jordan has many historical sites. Many different civilizations have flourished in the area since ancient times. One of the most important and largest heritage sites is the Roman Theatre, Amman, which is one of the best examples of such a structure anywhere in the Middle East.

   Ed Whelan - 17/12/2019 - 02:01

2. Rare Roman Coin Found in a Field in England Sells for $700,000, Smashing New Records

   A rare 1700-year-old coin depicting Roman ruler Allectus found by an amateur metal detectorist in a field in Kent, England, has been sold for a staggering price in the UK. The gold coin is very rare, and this set off a bidding war that smashed the auctioneer's estimate for the piece and set new records, finally being sold for £552,000 (US$700,000). It is the most money ever paid for a coin depicting Allectus and the most valuable Roman coin minted in Britain to have been sold at auction.

   Ed Whelan - 09/06/2019 - 17:20

3. Oldest Roman Military Camp discovered in Italy was Built to Fend off Fierce Pirates

   An ancient Roman fort has been discovered in Italy by researchers using advanced sensing technology. It is reportedly the oldest military camp built by the Roman army ever found, and the only Roman fortress ever found in Italy. The fortress is thought to have been built to protect against the attacks of fierce pirates 2,000 years ago, and it may hold secrets to the ancient origins of the city of Trieste.

   lizleafloor - 18/03/2015 - 00:21

4. Woman Spots Stone Head Poking Out of the Ground in Israel and Discovers Two 1700-Year-Old Statues

   A woman walking through a cemetery in northern Israel has made a very important discovery. After heavy rains had washed away top soil, she chanced upon the top of a stone head, which turned out to be a rare, ancient funerary bust. In a follow up search, archaeologists found another similar sculpture dating to the Roman period.

   Ed Whelan - 01/01/2019 - 18:14

5. Mistaken for Lovers, Roman-Era Grave Holds Mother and Daughter (and Horse…)

   When found in 2004, two embracing skeletons buried arm in arm in what is now Austria, were believed to be lovers from medieval times. Instead, modern scientific techniques have now helped archaeologists understand that what they were looking at has been the first documented mother-daughter burial from the Roman era in Austria!

   In fact, the graves predate by nearly 500 years, dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. And, just to mix it up a bit, there’s a horse in there too.

   Sahir - 12/05/2024 - 17:40

6. Most Important Road in Scottish History Found in Stirling

   Archaeologists digging in Stirling, Scotland’s ancient capital, have unearthed a section of Roman road in the garden of a 17th century drovers inn. This ancient track, unlike all others, was later walked on by a series of notable figures of British history, hence, its being called “the most important road” in Scottish history.

   ashley cowie - 03/11/2023 - 13:55

7. Hurrem Sultan, the Cheerful Rose of Suleiman I and a Powerful Woman of the Ottoman Empire

   Hürrem Sultan appeared in Topkapi Palace as a slave, but in a very short time she became one the most influential women of the Ottoman Empire. The name Hürrem was given her by the Sultan Suleiman I, and means “the cheerful one”- but in the eyes of many of her rivals she was the most dangerous weapon in Constantinople’s armory.

   Natalia Klimczak - 29/12/2015 - 03:46

8. Caesar’s Savage Human Skewers Unearthed In German Fort

   Was this German silver mine really defended by two Roman forts and a line of "spike defenses”? Or, were the Romans protecting something even more valuable than silver?

   ashley cowie - 01/03/2023 - 13:49

9. Interamna, An Obscure Roman Village Escaped 3rd Century Decline of Empire

   Two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman settlement of Interamna Lirenas in central Italy’s Lazio region was a typical remote Empire town.

   Nathan Falde - 12/12/2023 - 21:57

10. Two Roman Cavalry Swords and Two Toy Swords Amongst Treasures Found at Frontier Fort

    Evidence of both work and play have been found at a Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall in the UK. Two Roman swords as well as two wooden toy swords have been found in ongoing investigations which are uncovering a barracks area. Lead archaeologist, Dr Andrew Birley, said the finds were like "winning the lottery" reported the BBC.

    Gary Manners - 11/09/2017 - 22:58

11. Roman Building Found Under Cinema in Verona A “Miniature Pompeii”

    Recently, during excavations carried out in Verona, Italy under an abandoned cinema, archaeologists discovered the remains of a second-century Roman building. According to the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Verona, Rovigo and Vicenza, the remains are evocative of a “mini Pompeii,” as quoted in The Smithsonian.

    Sahir - 23/06/2021 - 18:41

12. The One-Eyed African Queen Who Defeated the Roman Empire: Amanirenas

    Few are those who stood defiant to the powerful Roman Empire and opposed its incessant expansion. From the barbarian tribes of Central Europe to the warlike Britons and Gauls, and all the way to the Kushites of present-day Sudan. Defiance of Rome was for the brave. One powerful queen stood out as a fearsome leader of her people, barring the way for the Romans. Queen Amanirenas, leader of the Kingdom of Kush, waged a terrible war against them from 25 to 22 BC, halting their southward expansion in Africa. Here is her tale.

    Aleksa Vučković - 18/07/2023 - 18:59

13. Submerged Settlements And Roman Road Discovered Under Venice Waters

    An underwater sonar mapping project by archaeologists in Italy has determined that the bottom of the Venetian Lagoon was once dry land. The team of researchers have confirmed that an ancient Roman road and settlement once thrived in the area some 500 years before Venice was founded in the 5th century.

    ashley cowie - 23/07/2021 - 01:50

14. Could This Be the Most Expensive Flowerpot in England? $364,000 Roman Sarcophagus Was a Garden Ornament

    An ancient Roman sarcophagus worth up to 345,000 Euros ($364,000) has been found in England. The precious marble coffin was discovered on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, where it was used as a flowerpot for almost a century.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 08/03/2017 - 22:57

15. Veleda, Bructerian Seeress, Deity and Nemesis Of The Romans

    The Revolt of the Batavi which occurred between 69 and 70 AD was an uprising against the Roman Empire led by the Batavi, a small but powerful Germanic population of Batavia on the Rhine delta. This small group expanded rapidly as other Germanic tribes and Celtic tribes from Gallia Belgica joined their forces.

    MartiniF - 02/06/2021 - 19:25

16. Impressive Mosaic and Large Roman Villa Discovered in UK… But it is Now Re-Buried

    One of the largest Romans villas ever discovered in Britain and a beautiful mosaic, which was uncovered within in it, were found on a site known as Deverill Villa near Tisbury in Wiltshire, UK. It is one of the most important Roman discoveries in more than a decade.

    Natalia Klimczak - 18/04/2016 - 21:54

17. Skin Color Didn’t Matter to the Ancient Greeks and Romans

    The term “racism” refers to a phenomenon of group hatred or bigotry based on ethnic and cultural prejudice. In the United States, the term is most often heard in conjunction with the descriptors “black” or “African-American”. And, of course, the starting points for such conversations usually converge on the American Civil War of the 1860s. As such, “racism” and “slavery” are two ideas put hand in hand, often (though not exclusively) culminating around the black minority.

    Riley Winters - 30/12/2017 - 14:32

18. Fair-Weather Friends: A Weird Explanation for 20% of Roman Emperor Assassinations

    Long bouts of bad weather have been blamed as a cause for the downfall of ancient civilizations around the world. Now, researchers have proposed a hypothesis that seems to support the idea that the Roman military were “fair-weather friends” to their emperors. And when the climate disagreed with them for a little too long, it seems Roman soldiers lost their loyalty to their leader. But were climate issues really enough to set off Roman emperor assassinations?

    Alicia McDermott - 10/08/2018 - 13:54

19. The Roman Empire: A Story of Power, Glory, and Tragedy

    For centuries, the Roman Empire stood as a formidable superpower, spanning vast territories, and leaving an indelible mark on Western civilization. The Roman Empire was a powerhouse of innovation, culture, and military might. Yet it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The Empire, and its citizens, did not just experience periods of great prosperity but also decline. These periods were often decided by the Empire’s rulers, some of them great, and some of them insane.

    Robbie Mitchell - 24/04/2023 - 22:58

20. Huge Hoard of Ancient Roman Silver Coins Worth £200,000 Found During Treasure Hunt

    Fisherman and amateur historian Mike Smale, was hunting for treasure with friends from the Southern Detectorists club when he found a hoard of ancient silver Roman coins potentially worth £200,000. Experts suggest that the discovery is very important as it will shed light on the history of Roman Britain.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 03/10/2017 - 01:51

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