Tag: roman archaeology
Mysterious new objects found at Pompeii
A cache of mysterious objects has been discovered by archaeologists working on new excavations at Pompeii.
Diet at the docks: Living and dying at the port of ancient Rome
Portus Romae was established in the middle of the first century AD and for well over 400 years was Rome's gateway to the Mediterranean.
Roman gladiators were war prisoners and criminals, not sporting heroes
For centuries, the bloody gladiator conflicts that the Romans staged in amphitheatres throughout the empire have engrossed and repelled us. When it comes to gladiators, it is almost impossible to look away. But the arena is also the place where the Romans feel most foreign to us.
Roman archaeology uncovered under UK motorway
Archaeologists at a major project to upgrade the A1 to a motorway in North Yorkshire have uncovered several significant discoveries.
Roman footprint discovery leaves lasting impression at Vindolanda
Nowhere gets you closer to the Romans on Hadrian’s Wall than the fort and settlement of Vindolanda, the extraordinary hoard of personal artefacts gives you a unique insight into the lives of people living here 2000 years ago.
Archaeologists have unearthed a bath house at Segedunum Roman Fort after years of speculation
The mystery of a bath house buried underneath an ancient Roman fort has finally been discovered after years of speculation in a recent dig.