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  1. Valeria: Thriving Roman Holiday Resort Emerging From Abandoned Ruins

    Standing at these Roman ruins in the Spanish province of Cuenca, it’s hard to imagine that Valeria was a bustling Roman city 2,000 years ago. “You have to imagine a visitor entering the city through the gorges, the hanging houses, the nymphaeum, the hills full of buildings,... it must have been impressive,” highlights an article on Tarraconensis in a description which helps bring the city to life.

    Cecilia Bogaard - 22/07/2021 - 15:05

  2. Durability, Power, and Imposing Public Edifices of Roman Architecture

    Ancient Rome borrowed from ancient Greece for architecture, among other things, but then innovated and invented its own architectural features and building types. Roman architecture made a statement with its imposing public edifices: We are a world power, and we have the wealth, technology and manpower to dominate in culture as well as politics.

    Mark Miller - 10/01/2019 - 02:00

  3. Gallo-Roman Worship Complex Dedicated to Jupiter and Mars Discovered

    Last week, French archaeologists found the long-lost remains of a 2,100-year-old Gallo-Roman worship complex in Rennes, Brittany (northwestern France) on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Flume valley. The Rennes Gallo-Roman religious center was built right after the Roman conquest of the tribes of Gaul in France in the 1st century BC. The Flume valley Gallo-Roman religious site was huge and home to two temples, one was probably dedicated to the Roman god Mars.

    Sahir - 14/06/2022 - 18:44

  4. The Ottoman-Venetian Wars: 322 Years Of Battles Between East and West

    While it started out full of ambition, the highly influential maritime power, the Republic of Venice, soon found itself surrounded by competitors and foes. One of their major enemies was the lofty Ottoman Empire. After crossing into Europe in 1354, the Ottomans became a major threat not only for the Venetians, but all other Christian states on the continent. As the Ottoman Empire grew in size it spread across the seas as well, seizing coastal territories and setting up a major naval presence.

    Aleksa Vučković - 20/09/2021 - 22:49

  5. The Roman Republic – Was It Truly A Republic?

    The Roman Republic was the period in ancient Roman history that superseded the Roman Kingdom and preceded the Roman Empire. Traditionally, the founding of the Roman Republic is dated to 509 BC, when the last king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, was overthrown.

    dhwty - 19/01/2019 - 22:58

  6. Unique 2,000-Year-Old Roman Road Accidentally Uncovered in Worcestershire

    What is thought to be a Roman road, potentially dating back 2,000 years, has been uncovered in a field in Worcestershire in the UK. An expert has assessed it to likely be a cobbled ford, and the construction was discovered accidentally by ground workers near Evesham. If it is in keeping with the Roman history in the area, it was built in the 1st century AD. Experts believe this is the first of its kind in Britain and could be the finest example of its type in the country.

    Sahir - 26/10/2022 - 18:21

  7. A Brief History of Roman Britain: A Land Transformed

    For the Romans, ancient Britain was the final frontier. Situated at the edge of the known world at the time, it was a symbol for the ultimate expansion of the Roman Empire. Conquering it meant solidifying the immortal glory of Rome - for generations to come. And once Britain finally fell, a new and distinct region developed, where the native cultures mixed with the cultures of classic Mediterranean Europe. What kind of character did Roman Britain have? And what was the course of its history?

    Aleksa Vučković - 16/07/2023 - 18:33

  8. 10 Shocking Facts about the Ancient Romans

    When studying ancient societies, it isn’t uncommon to experience some culture shock. Even after researching a society for years, you’ll come across something that will stop you straight in your tracks. Few ancient societies have had as big an impact on the modern world as that of the ancient Romans, and evidence of their culture, religion, and laws can still be felt in society today. This doesn't mean however that everything the Romans did made sense. Here are ten shockingly strange facts about the ancient Romans.

    Robbie Mitchell - 27/11/2022 - 18:00

  9. Roman Baby Burial Challenges “Unceremonious Disposal” Dogma

    Archeologists digging at France’s Clermont-Ferrand Airport have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old, upper-class, Roman baby and his pet dog. This rare Roman baby burial discovery further challenges traditional ideas that Romans unceremoniously disposed of their children.

    ashley cowie - 17/01/2021 - 17:45

  10. Examining the Impressive Ancient Roman Walls of Lugo

    The territory of Galicia in Spain was conquered by the Romans c. 61 BC. The army led by Julius Caesar changed the beautiful scenery of this part of the Iberian Peninsula forever. Over the centuries, the Romans created a number of impressive buildings and changed the urban landscape. One of the greatest remains of those times are the city of Lugo’s Roman walls.

    Natalia Klimczak - 19/04/2016 - 03:49

  11. Roman Engagement and Wedding Rings: Joining Hands and Hearts

    The use of engagement rings and wedding rings are common in Western culture to indicate a person’s relationship status. This tradition may be traced back to ancient times, in particular, to the Roman period. Whilst these rings have their origins in either ancient Egypt or ancient Greece, it was under the Romans that detailed legal requirements for engagements, weddings, and divorce were first instituted. Therefore, we have an idea of how wedding rings functioned in ancient Rome, and how they fit into the customs of that society.

    dhwty - 03/03/2017 - 13:57

  12. Ancient Journeys: What was Travel Like for the Romans?

    It was not uncommon for the ancient Romans to travel long distances all across Europe. Actually during the Roman Empire, Rome had an incredible road network which extended from northern England all the way to southern Egypt. At its peak, the Empire's stone paved road network reached 53,000 miles (85,000 kilometers)!

    victor labate - 17/01/2016 - 04:12

  13. Roman Slave of Britannia, Shackled, And Thrown In A Ditch To Die

    Shackled and tossed into a ditch not far from a proper Roman cemetery in England. This is how one British Roman slave died at the hands of Roman invaders. His body is now speaking of severe mistreatment and the brutalities of enslavement in Roman occupied Britain.

    ashley cowie - 07/06/2021 - 22:26

  14. Roman Weapons: Sharp Blades to Conquer the Ancient World

    The Romans were arguably one of the most successful conquerors of the ancient world. At the height of their power, the Roman Empire stretched from the British Isles in the north to Egypt in the south, and from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Mesopotamia in the east. A number of important factors contributed to their success as a military force, one of which being the weapons that they used.

    Ed Whelan - 12/01/2019 - 18:48

  15. Roman Siege Engines Tracked and Traced in Jerusalem

    An Israeli archaeologist has been digging up and plotting the location of big roundish rocks in a specific area of ancient Jerusalem. But these are no building blocks, quite the opposite. They were fired into the city's walls by Roman siege engines in the Jewish–Roman wars. And now, for the first time, this Israeli archaeologist has mathematically plotted out the location from which those Roman siege engines fired their projectiles.

    ashley cowie - 11/08/2022 - 18:53

  16. Roman Fort Discovered Hidden Beneath English Bus Station

    A long-lost Roman fort has been uncovered during a construction project in the British town of Exeter. The discovery stunned archaeologists as there was no record to indicate that there was a fortification in the area.

    Ed Whelan - 27/09/2019 - 22:53

  17. Make Wine Not War: Digs in England Reveal 1st Century Roman Vineyard

    Excavations in Cambridgeshire, England, recently produced evidence to suggest that Roman winemakers were active in the region in the first century, possibly as early as 43 AD. This was the time of Emperor Claudius’s invasion of the British Isles, an event which reduced the lands of the modern United Kingdom to occupied territory for nearly four centuries.

    Nathan Falde - 19/07/2023 - 14:54

  18. Remarkable Iron Window Bars Found in Mérida Roman Baths

    Having unearthed the ruins of a well-preserved public bath house in Mérida, Spain, in July 2023, archaeologists have come across another exciting find. The baths were discovered while excavating inside the famous 2,000-year-old House of the Amphitheater (Casa del Anfiteatro), built by the Romans in a colony in Spain they called Augusta Emerita.

    Nathan Falde - 15/08/2023 - 14:57

  19. Roman Cavalry, the Backbone of Rome’s Great Expansion

    In ancient times, no army was truly powerful without a cavalry. The equivalent of modern tanks and special forces, cavalrymen were the terror of the ancient battlefields. A force to be reckoned with, they had the power to shift the course of battle, while the sight of their charging horses frequently prompted brave soldiers to retreat in fear. Arguably, the most powerful and organized cavalry in ancient times was that of the Romans.

    Aleksa Vučković - 05/04/2024 - 17:48

  20. Remote Sensing Technology Uncovers 66 “Hidden” Roman Bases In Spain

    Utilizing advanced aerial imaging and state-of-the-art remote sensing techniques, a team of historical and archaeological researchers have been able to chart the location of 66 previously undiscovered Roman bases in Northern Spain. These newly discovered sites have been dated to the end of the first century BC.

    Nathan Falde - 31/12/2020 - 14:04

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