Tag: Roman Britain
Ten Roman wonders of Britain
Discover the Roman Empire’s extraordinary legacy left on Britain through this selection of ten Roman wonders.
Disembodied wooden phallus could be a Roman sex toy
Archaeologists excavating at the Roman fort of Vindolanda have found a phallus made of wood, which may have been a Roman sex toy from almost 2,000-years-ago.
Archaeology project uncovers Roman engraved gems near Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists excavating in Carlisle, England, have uncovered 2,000-year-old engraved gems near Hadrian’s Wall.
Roman ritual centre found near Northampton
Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have uncovered a Roman ritual centre during excavations near Northampton, England.
Archaeologists uncover remains of Roman turret at Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists from PCA Pre-Construct Archaeology have uncovered the remains of Turret 3a at Hadrian’s Wall during construction works for student accommodation near Newcastle.
Ancient graffiti insulting “Secundinus, the shitter” discovered at Roman Vindolanda
Researchers have uncovered ancient graffiti at the Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northern England insulting “Secundinus, the shitter”.