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More Evidence that Ancient Romans May Have Made It to Oak Island, Canada
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Roman Wine Barrels Reveal Details Of Intricate Roman Trade and Craft
Archaeologists digging on the banks of the Vesle River near Reims in northern France in 2008 unearthed something unusual. They found three large and remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman wooden wine barrels. They were certain the barrels were constructed at some time in the far-distant past but it was initially impossible to place the wine barrels in time with exact precision. However, it was eventually determined that they had been assembled sometime between the first and fourth centuries AD and were of Roman origin.
Nathan Falde - 21/01/2021 - 19:43
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Roman Mosaic in London is Largest To Be Uncovered in 50 Years
Archaeologists excavating near London Bridge have discovered the largest Roman mosaic to have been unearthed in 50 years. Dating back to the Roman period when the city was called Londinium, it was in the shadow of the Shard skyscraper that archaeologists made what they are calling a “once-in-a-lifetime” discovery.
ashley cowie - 23/02/2022 - 17:57
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The Fall of Constantinople: Relentless Ottoman Fire Power Finally Pulverizes the Last Vestiges of the Roman Empire
Constantinople stood against sieges and attacks for many centuries, until finally new technology—the big cannons of the Ottoman Empire—brought down the Byzantine Empire’s capital. The fall of Constantinople in May 1453 was the end of an age for much of Europe and the Near East.
Mark Miller - 31/12/2020 - 20:16
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Remarkable Roman Villa Unearthed from a Bronze Age Site in England
A Bronze Age site in England, housing a ‘richly decorated Roman villa’ from a later period, has revealed a bounty of artifacts and architectural evidence, which includes aisled buildings adorned with painted plaster, mosaics, and ornate tile work. Evolving over time, the complex featured several buildings from the late first and second centuries, with four enormous column or post bases, among the largest from the Roman era in Britain!
Sahir - 02/04/2024 - 17:47
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Massive Hidden Roman Megastructure Unearthed in Reims Cemetery
Archaeologists digging in Reims, France have discovered a monumental ancient Roman complex dating back to the second to third century AD. The Roman megastructure uncovered in Reims was found complete with underfloor heating, a hydraulic network and rare pigments. Experts speculate that it was either the home of a wealthy individual or a public spa complex.
ashley cowie - 20/03/2023 - 21:54
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Archaeologists Stumble Upon Key Romano-British Trade Center
Archaeologists performing excavations near Bishop’s Stortford, an historic market town in Hertfordshire, England, have uncovered the ruins of a Romano-British settlement that served as a commercial center along a Roman roadway that had once passed through the area, the Daily Mail reports.
Nathan Falde - 11/05/2022 - 22:38
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Roman Mosaic Depicting The Iliad Discovered in “Oh Wow Moment”
The accidental discovery of an extraordinary Roman mosaic in a Rutland field that has been described by experts as the “the most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century,” reports The Guardian.
Sahir - 27/11/2021 - 13:57
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Roman Centurions: Elite Forces of the Roman Empire’s Military
The ancient world had some impressive military forces. For example, Egypt was famed for its chariots and Greece for its navy. The Romans? They were famous for their foot troops, the legionaries. Yet an army is only as good as its leaders. In the case of the Roman army, these were the centurions, Rome’s most elite troops. Centurions were military officers famed for their experience and valor in battle. When a situation got rough, the common legionary turned to their centurion.
Robbie Mitchell - 28/10/2022 - 19:01
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Ryedale Roman Bronze Artifacts Found By Detectorists Head for Auction
A marvelous collection of Roman bronze artifacts that were unearthed in the year 2020 by detectorists in Yorkshire, England, is set to be auctioned next month. The rare Roman bronze collection, includes a bust of Marcus Aurelius, a statuette of Mars and a horse-headed knife handle.
Prisha Aug - 23/04/2021 - 14:52
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Rare Roman Coin Portraying Moon Goddess Luna Retrieved from Israeli Waters
A rare and beautiful bronze coin from the reign of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled as emperor between 138 and 161 AD, has been discovered off the coast of Haifa in Israel. The 1,850-year-old coin depicts the Roman moon goddess Luna and the Cancer zodiac sign on one side, while the other side features the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. It was discovered on Carmel Beach in Haifa by archaeologists from the Israel Antiques Authority (IAA) on Monday.
Sahir - 26/07/2022 - 22:59
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Large Cache of Roman Artifacts from 100 BC Found on Mediterranean Isle
Archaeologists digging at the Son Catlar stone fortress on the Mediterranean island of Menorca (or Minorca) have unearthed a collection of buried Roman artifacts dating back to the year 100 BC, the University of Alicante in Spain reports.
Nathan Falde - 30/07/2021 - 22:56
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Sacred Surprises: Unearthing Twin Temples at the Haltern Roman Camp
During the Roman wars with the Celtic tribes of ancient Europe, when they acquired new lands, they built forts, defensive walls and temples. Now, a team of archaeologists in Germany have made the unique discovery of two cult temples, a circular ditch, and a sacrificial pit, at the former Haltern Roman camp in northwestern Germany.
ashley cowie - 17/11/2023 - 13:52
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Artifact Reveals People Were Fed To Lions In Roman Britain
Archaeologists have presented gory visual evidence that problematic people were fed to lions in Roman Britain. Excavations at a Roman house in Leicester, England in 2017 unearthed a dirt-caked bronze artifact that turned out to be a Roman bronze key handle. It’s the only one that’s ever been found in all of the former territories of the Roman Empire!
ashley cowie - 12/08/2021 - 18:47
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Massive Illegal Roman-era Silver Site Discovered In Britain
Archaeologists in England have discovered a monumental ancient building. Not only was this the burial site of a powerful female clan leader, but it represents the largest illegal silver production or smithing site in the Roman Britain era.
ashley cowie - 21/02/2022 - 21:29
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Illegal Roman Shipwreck Artifacts Found in a Spanish Fish Shop
During a recent routine inspection of a seafood store, Spanish authorities came across a number of important historical artifacts that date to the Roman Empire. They found over a dozen storage containers known as amphorae in the business which were assumed to be Roman shipwreck artifacts.
Ed Whelan - 23/07/2020 - 23:00
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An Unbreakable Story: The Lost Roman Invention of Flexible Glass
Imagine a glass you can bend and then watch it return to its original form. A glass that you drop but it doesn’t break. Stories say that an ancient Roman glassmaker had the technology to create a flexible glass, ‘vitrium flexile’, but a certain emperor decided the invention should not be.
dhwty - 18/01/2018 - 01:50
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Rare Roman Soldier’s Dagger Restored To Its Former Glory
In Germany, a remarkable Roman silver dagger has been unearthed by a young student. The find has been painstakingly restored and is once again in pristine condition. The silver dagger is believed to have been carried by a Roman soldier into battle in the 1st century AD.
Ed Whelan - 20/02/2020 - 14:02
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The Truth is in its Walls: Excavated Ruins in Germany Have Been Identified as a Roman Library
Workers have made an extraordinary discovery in the German city of Cologne. It is believed that they have unearthed the walls of a large Roman library. The ruins are those of the oldest known public library in Germany. It took some time for experts to identify them as the remains of a public library which was revealed by its peculiar wall structure. The discovery could potentially add to our knowledge of libraries in antiquity and also on the development of culture in Rome’s German provinces.
Ed Whelan - 02/08/2018 - 18:52
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Hoard of Roman Coins Leads to the Discovery of Important Site in England
A remarkable discovery of a hoard of Roman coins has led experts to an archaeologically rich site in Yorkshire in England. The hoard of Roman coins was found by enthusiasts using metal detectors and this led directly to the discovery of a major site. This discovery is really exciting the archaeological community and it is expected to offer new insights into the Roman presence in the North of England.
Ed Whelan - 29/08/2018 - 09:26