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  1. Exotic Goods and Foreign Luxuries: The Ancient Roman Marketplace

    The word forum is a Latin term denoting a ‘public open space’. In ancient Rome, forums would normally be found in the center of cities, and were often surrounded by a number of other buildings, such as temples, basilicas (in this context, public court buildings), and shops. Thus, the forum was considered as the center of religious, civic and economic life in Roman cities. The primary function of the forum, however, was to serve as a marketplace for the people of the cities.

    dhwty - 09/11/2015 - 03:47

  2. Stunning Rare Roman Horse Brooch Found in Britain

    Metal detectorists in recent years have made an amazing series of historical finds. In Britain, a detectorist has unearthed a very rare and beautiful Roman brooch in a plowed field.

    Ed Whelan - 07/03/2020 - 02:02

  3. Ancient Celtic Woman Emerges from Zurich Tree Coffin In Elegant Dress

    2,200 years ago an Iron Age woman was buried in what is today Zurich and in her 'Tree Coffin’ she was dressed and draped for a ball…in the afterlife.

    ashley cowie - 31/07/2019 - 05:53

  4. Two Out of Place Roman Swords Dug Up By Cotswolds Detectorist

    A treasure hunter participating in a metal detectorist rally in England’s Cotswolds District unearthed not one, but two ancient Roman swords. These two weapons are unlike most Roman swords discovered in England, as they are of the spatha design, rather than the shorter gladius sword.

    ashley cowie - 21/09/2023 - 14:51

  5. 2,000-Year-Old Roman-Era Chandelier is One-of-a-Kind!

    An exceptionally rare, 2,000-year-old Roman-era chandelier has been unearthed at an archeological dig in Spain’s Elda Valley. The now preserved ancient artifact once swung from the ceiling of a large social space providing light to opulent Roman parties and lush banquets. Last lit in the 1st century AD, the round lamp has a half meter diameter and holders for 32 candles.

    ashley cowie - 29/08/2021 - 14:57

  6. 1600-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Found in “Perfect” Condition in Spain

    In 117 AD, at the time of Caesar Trajan’s death, the Roman Empire had reached its territorial peak, stretching across the Mediterranean Sea to North Africa and Western Asia. And the Romans used ships for much of the things that were sold to or bought from their distant colonies. As a result, shipwrecks in Mediterranean Sea waters from the Roman era are common.

    Sahir - 09/03/2022 - 21:55

  7. Roman Diploma Unearthed In Bulgaria Spells Out Warrior’s Freedom

    A tiny, rare and unique piece of a Roman military diploma has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Deultum near the village of Debelt in Bulgaria.

    ashley cowie - 20/08/2019 - 01:51

  8. The Scent of Patchouli Perfume Filled the Air in the Roman Empire

    After analyzing chemical traces found in a small vessel recovered from an ancient Roman site in the city of Carmona, Spain, a team of researchers from the University of Cordoba has identified elements of a Roman perfume that was worn more than 2,000 years ago.

    Nathan Falde - 26/05/2023 - 22:55

  9. Roman Villa Unearthed in Northern Yorkshire is First of its Kind

    Excavations at a proposed construction site in suburban Scarborough in northern Yorkshire, England have revealed the remains of a grand and stately Roman villa, which would have been constructed sometime in the first three centuries AD.

    Nathan Falde - 17/04/2021 - 03:43

  10. Roman Concrete In Ancient Tomb Reveals Secrets To Its Resilience

    Among their many talents, the ancient Romans were pioneers in the art of concrete making and construction. The quality of Roman concrete used to build their aqueducts, tombs, bath houses, piers, amphitheaters, and homes was so good that many of these structures still stand today, defying the expected ravages of time.

    Nathan Falde - 11/10/2021 - 18:55

  11. Hidden Romanian Treasures– A Cursed History

    People have spoken of hidden Romanian treasures for generations. Some of these stories are terrible, but each tale involves mystery, curses, and legends.

    isav - 01/05/2019 - 14:08

  12. “Rediscovered” Judean Roman Coffins Decorated For Afterlife Protection

    Construction workers in Israel have rediscovered a pair of ancient stone Roman coffins that had been found 25 years earlier and then forgotten. The two Roman-era (63 BC-324 AD) stone sarcophagi were unearthed at the Ramat Gan Safari Park in Tel Aviv, Israel. Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) say the pair of highly-ornate Roman coffins display mystical symbols that were believed to protect souls on their way to the afterlife.

    ashley cowie - 22/02/2021 - 21:52

  13. Secrets of Iron Age Oman Revealed By Copper Mining Necropolis

    Archaeologists in Oman’s Al Sharqiyah governorate have discovered an Iron Age ... mine, and necropolis with 45 tombs. Archaeologists in Oman’s Al Sharqiyah governorate have discovered an Iron Age ... studying Iron Age settlements in North Al Sharqiyah, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture , working with ...

    ashley cowie - 28/11/2019 - 00:56

  14. Roman Inscription Reveals That The Emperor Took Bribes And Lied

    An ancient stone monument with a Roman inscription is revealing the truth about the corrupt politics of Imperial Rome. The find was discovered near a ruined Roman city in Bulgaria. The Roman inscription reveals a bribe paid to an emperor and a ‘political lie.’ This find is helping researchers to better understand Roman history at a crucial period just before the 3rd century AD crisis that almost brought the empire crashing down.

    Ed Whelan - 18/11/2020 - 02:15

  15. New Stone Age Rock Art Discovered at Romanelli Cave

    Expert researchers with an interest in ancient European rock art have just completed an exhaustive study of Romanelli Cave, an impressively decorated rock art site located on the southeastern tip of Italy overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Despite Upper Paleolithic rock art first being found there in 1905, a complete survey of the cave’s rock art collection had never before been attempted.

    Nathan Falde - 13/10/2021 - 01:50

  16. Carlisle Cricket Club Bathhouse Site Reveals Colossal Roman Sculptures of Imperial Class

    The site of a Roman bathhouse or mansion, the ruins at Carlisle Cricket Club have revealed more in the latest round of excavations – two exquisitely preserved head sculptures depicting Roman gods, made of rare sandstone. Dated to 200 AD, they were once part of colossal full-figure sculptures standing an impressive 12-15 ft (3.5-4.5m) tall. Lead archaeologist Frank Giecco described them as both "unique and priceless."

    Sahir - 25/05/2023 - 19:02

  17. Over 100 Indigenous Settlements North of Hadrian’s Wall Discovered

    Northern Britain, a fluctuating frontier area during the Roman occupation of Britain (43-410 AD), represented a tussle between Iron Age communities and the centralizing authority and power of the Roman state. A fascinating new paper published in the prestigious journal Antiquity has surveyed the area north of Hadrian’s Wall, and identified over a 100 previously undiscovered indigenous settlements, dated to the time of the Roman occupation.

    Sahir - 25/05/2022 - 00:01

  18. A Fascinating Roman Industrial Complex Has Been Excavated In England

    The remains of a Roman period industrial complex has been uncovered by archaeologists in England, and includes kilns for making lime, mortar and pottery, and this discovery represents a detailed picture of what life was like for working class folk in the Roman outpost of Britannia.

    ashley cowie - 12/08/2020 - 23:02

  19. Who Said Ancient People Had it Tough? Luxury Homes and Underfloor Heating Were a Part of Life in the Roman Province of Britannia

    Archaeologists have uncovered a fantastic Roman mosaic and evidence of good living over 1,500 years ago in Leicester city centre in a home with underfloor heating.

    ancient-origins - 04/02/2017 - 02:03

  20. Dies Sanguinis: Rome's Day of Blood, Sacrifice & Military Might

    Dies Sanguinis, meaning “Day of Blood” or “Day of the Bloody Sacrifice,” was an intense, yet sacred, day in the Roman calendar. Celebrated annually on March 24th, this day was dedicated to the goddess Bellona, who was known for her association with war, bloodshed and violence. 

    Those celebrating this sacred day typically engaged in animal sacrifices, including the sacrifice of a bull, performed by Roman priests in the Temple of Bellona. But what was the purpose behind such gruesome rituals?

    Lex Leigh - 18/06/2023 - 14:51

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