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  1. The Real History of the Romani People and the Misnomer of Gypsies

    Colloquially, and rather insultingly, known as 'gypsies', the history and culture of the Romani people is surrounded by stereotypes and misnomers, none more damningly pervasive than Esméralda from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Because of such images spread by mass media's misunderstandings of the Romani, it is often believed that the Romani people are to be feared or exiled and avoided.

    Riley Winters - 07/01/2021 - 00:17

  2. The Strict Rules Dividing Ancient Roman Social Classes

    Ancient Rome was both a class-conscious state as well as strictly hierarchical. However, this did not rule out the opportunity for people to move between ancient Roman social classes. Before the 2nd century BC, class was not the only way that a Roman’s birth placed him or her in society.

    John S. Richardson - 06/11/2020 - 21:19

  3. Roman Republic Experienced Deep Financial Crisis in 90 BC, Study Shows

    In the early first century BC, the Roman Republic experienced a multiyear financial crisis, which we can call “Roman inflation.” But while scholars knew that some kind of breakdown in the Roman financial system occurred around 90 BC, they didn’t know all that much about how Rome had responded to the problem. That has now changed, as a new study recently completed by classicist Kevin Butcher from the University of Warwick and archaeologist Matthew Ponting from University of Liverpool in England.

    Nathan Falde - 12/04/2022 - 14:58

  4. The Curious Red and Black Inscriptions Found at Spanish Roman Quarry

    The Roman quarry of El Mèdol, located in modern-day Tarragona (Tarraco in ancient times) in Catalonia is literally a man-made marvel. This limestone quarry was used by the Romans to build the city center of ancient Tarraco and other major Roman monuments in the area.

    Sahir - 20/04/2021 - 19:01

  5. Built to Last: The Secret that Enabled Roman Roads to Withstand the Passage of Time

    The Romans were renowned as great engineers and this is evident in the many structures that they left behind. One particular type of construction that the Romans were famous for is their roads. It was these roads, which the Romans called viae, that enabled them to build and maintain their empire. How did they create this infrastructure that has withstood the passing of time better than most its modern counterparts?

    dhwty - 10/02/2017 - 18:53

  6. How Gaul ‘Barbarians’ Influenced Ancient Roman Religion

    The continental neighbors of the Romans, the Gauls were considered barbaric entities which the Republic and Empire attempted to colonize multiple times. Caesar’s numerous conquests on the mainland allowed for constant military encampment within Gaul, resulting in a need to bring the Gallic religion under some kind of Roman control. This culminated in what is now known as the Gallo-Roman religion, an amalgamation of the two faiths.

    Riley Winters - 24/09/2020 - 20:59

  7. How Ancient Rome Dealt with the Barbarians at the Gate

    Cavan W. Concannon  / The Conversation  

    A caravan of Goths – the Thervingi and the Greuthungi – were massing along the Danube river, at the border of the Roman Empire.

    ancient-origins - 15/02/2019 - 14:02

  8. The Roman Pantheon Had A God for All Seasons - And Then Some

    The Romans were a polytheistic people who worshiped a great number of gods. Nevertheless, the most important gods in the Roman pantheon are the twelve gods and goddesses of the Dii Consentes, who are roughly equivalent to the Twelve Olympians of the Greeks. The Dii Consentes are also a good example of an important feature of Roman religion known as syncretism, in which the gods of other cultures are assimilated into the Roman pantheon.

    dhwty - 23/01/2019 - 01:49

  9. Clash of Titans: The Roman-Etruscan Wars of Ancient Italy

    The Roman-Etruscan Wars represent a significant chapter in the ancient history of ancient Italy, marking the clashes between the burgeoning power of Rome and the advanced civilization of the Etruscans. Spanning the centuries, these conflicts emerged from territorial disputes, cultural differences, and ambitions for dominance in the Italian peninsula. The interactions between Rome and Etruria shaped the political landscape of the region, leading to military confrontations that led to the ultimate demise of the Etruscans.

    Robbie Mitchell - 06/04/2024 - 22:52

  10. A Guide to Exploring Love, Sex, and Homosexuality in Ancient Rome

    When people think about love and sex in ancient Rome, it tends to be pretty scandalous: orgies here, there, and everywhere! But the truth is rarely black and white. Were the Romans more sexually liberated than we are today? The answer is not straightforward. At first glance, ancient Rome can look remarkably sexually liberated, but when we look just under the surface, we find that there was a disturbingly seedy underbelly.

    Robbie Mitchell - 28/07/2022 - 14:59

  11. “Absolutely Amazing” Roman Arm Guard Pieced Together After 1,800 Years

    Over 100 years ago, a Scot unearthed over 100 fragments of metal which he thought comprised a Roman chest guard. Now, National Museums Scotland have reconstructed the artifact and discovered that it was a high-ranking Roman soldier’s brass arm guard—“only the third of its kind known to exist.”

    ashley cowie - 22/01/2024 - 23:56

  12. Massive Cache of Roman Coins and Gems Found in Ancient “Magical City”

    Excavations at a spectacular ancient Roman site in northern Italy have produced some significant finds during the most recent archaeological season. The latest of these remarkable discoveries in the ancient city of Claterna is an incredibly valuable collection of approximately 3,000 silver, gold and bronze Roman coins and 50 gems, many of which were engraved with images meant to honor various Roman deities.

    Nathan Falde - 23/11/2023 - 21:55

  13. Divers Find Four Naval Roman Battering Rams From the 241 BC Punic War

    Four ancient bronze Roman battering rams, the kind used at the front of a battleship, have been discovered by divers near Ustica Island, north of Palermo, Italy. These rare artifacts of ancient naval warfare are perfect examples of Roman engineering skills and one of the reasons why they beat the Carthaginians in 3rd century BC battles.

    ashley cowie - 01/09/2021 - 18:55

  14. Rare Iron Roman Cavalry Face Mask Discovered At Hadrianopolis, Turkey

    An 1,800 year old Roman soldier's cavalry face mask has been discovered at a 3rd century AD military site in Turkey. But this site isn’t located in the heart of the Roman empire, but at a far flung outpost in modern Turkey - Hadrianopolis.

    ashley cowie - 24/11/2021 - 17:57

  15. Oldest Roman Camp of Northern Hispania Found in Portugal

    A vast 10,000-man Roman camp has been discovered in northern Portugal. Not only is it one of the biggest ever discovered, but it’s also the oldest ever discovered in northern Hispania (the name of Spain when it was under Roman rule), dating back to 137 BC. Until recently, the oldest known Roman camp in Galicia and northern Portugal “was” Penedo dos Lobos (Manzaneda, Ourense).

    ashley cowie - 29/06/2021 - 01:56

  16. Study Reveals Lasting Prosperity Along the Roman Road Network

    Some 2,000 years after the Romans established their extensive road network, regions lying along it remain the most affluent, a recent study has found. The Roman road network links contributed to improved economic welfare in ancient times, and the prosperity imparted by them has been remarkably long-lasting, continuing into modern times.

    Sahir - 22/11/2022 - 17:57

  17. Roman Graffiti Shows Carved Phallus With Insult Found at Vindolanda Fort

    A sizable, engraved penis has been discovered at the Vindolanda Roman fort in England, with a clear insult carved above it. The Roman graffiti insult, aimed at another Roman soldier, reads: “You shi**r!”

    Think back to school for a moment. Every class had a renowned phallus artist who would scratch, chalk, and carve their arts onto desks, chairs, blackboards, and school bags. Winter brought the prized media of snowy windscreens and giant male sex organs would line the streets of any school neighborhood.

    ashley cowie - 26/05/2022 - 22:39

  18. Roman Sarcophagus Containing Two Skeletons Unearthed in Bath

    Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset and, as the name suggests, it is renowned for its Roman-built baths which were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century AD. The Romans dedicated the Aquae Sulis geo-thermal springs located in Bath to the goddess Sulis, identified as Minerva, with the construction of a temple in 60 to 70 AD.

    Sahir - 04/07/2021 - 19:01

  19. Forging a Nation: The Iron Age Tribes of Britain

    The Iron Age tribes of Britain were dynamic societies that flourished between roughly 800 BC and 43 AD. This pivotal period marked a significant transition in British history, characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons, the emergence of complex social structures and the construction of impressive hillforts and settlements across the landscape.

    Robbie Mitchell - 22/03/2024 - 14:00

  20. Why Was Roman Concrete So Durable? Scientists Say It Could Heal Itself

    Materials scientists have been working with archaeologists and historians for many years, attempting to unlock the fascinating secrets of Roman Empire concrete-making technologies and techniques, which allowed the Romans to construct some of the most enduring monuments the world has ever seen.

    Nathan Falde - 06/01/2023 - 21:55

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