Romans
Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
The sarcophagus’ decoration made researchers draw pause. Sculpted onto its lid was a Latin cross, dating to approximately the 10th or 11th century.
Time capsule of Pompeii: Ancient cupboard provides glimpse into life before Vesuvius erupted
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city
Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania
Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.
Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure
Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester
'The kiln itself is quite rare in Gloucestershire,' said Guarino, highlighting its exceptional preservation.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman horse cemetery with over 100 horses in Stuttgart
Archaeologist Sarah Roth explained: "Here we see a particularly close bond of the owner to his horse. Even after about 1,800 years, the grief over the death of this one animal is still evident."
Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings
Well-preserved Roman-era soldiers' dwellings were unearthed, providing a clear picture of daily life at the fortress during the reigns of emperors Diocletian and Maximian.
Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats
The skeleton found in York suggests that gladiatorial combats with wild animals extended into Roman provinces.
Spanish archaeologists discover approximately 4,000 fresco fragments in roman villa Barberes Sur
The Barberes Sur excavation covered more than 842 square meters of the large villa. The residence features lavish rooms arranged around a central colonnaded garden.
Emperor Marcus Aurelius' bridgehead fortress discovered along the Danube
Built under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during the Marcomannic Wars to secure the Roman frontier.
Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law - opinion
To understand how the Roman authorities would have treated a dissident like Jesus, Andrade turned to a historical account of a trial that occurred 30 years after Jesus.
Stuttgart Regional Council reveals largest Roman horse cemetery in Southern Germany
The find could provide new insights into the use of horses in the Roman army, potentially changing the understanding of their role.
