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
Ancient Roman site reveals early humans butchered straight-tusked elephant and crafted bone tools
Volcanic ash deposits above and below the bones at Casal Lumbroso date the carcass to around 404,000 years ago, during a warm Middle Pleistocene phase.
Ancient Roman silver treasure of 450 coins found near Borsum
The hoard ranks among the three biggest finds in Lower Saxony and could shed light on first century AD life and trade.
Secret Commodus passage in Rome's Colosseum opens to public after nearly 2,000 years
The newly restored underground corridor, once reserved for the emperor's hidden walk to his honor box, still bears clamps from lost marble panels and frescoes of wild boar hunts and mythic combat.
New Orleans couple uncovers a 1900-year-old Roman tombstone in their garden
Researchers suggest the stone slab came to New Orleans in the 20th century, possibly after WWII, when American and Allied troops were in Italy, including Civitavecchia after Rome fell.
2,000-year-old Roman cargo ship with olive and fruit remains found in Croatia's Barbir Bay
The 12.5 meter wreck, excavated over four years, will be digitally mapped with photogrammetry before being reburied in the sand that protected it for two millennia.
Three Roman-Era mansions found on Tralleis’ ancient shopping street
"We understood that metal production was carried out in the 4th and 5th centuries AD," says Prof. dr. Çekilmez.
2,000-year-old Roman brooch found by detectorist
The finds liaison officer confirmed the brooch's age, saying it dates from between 1,800 and 2,000 years ago and calling it 'an interesting item for Dorset' that is uncommon nationally.
Roman era 1,800-year-old stadium unearthed in Syedra ancient city in southern Turkey
Roughly forty inscriptions found around the city refer to wrestling, boxing and other contests, indicating the stadium’s use for sports, religious festivals and imperial celebrations.
Bacchus or theater mask? Rare 1,900-year-old Roman find in the Netherlands
Alongside an oil lamp were four ceramic plates, two jugs, a cup, a glass bowl and a bronze bowl, and archaeologists debate its meaning.
Albania's first find of this type reveals a Roman tomb thieves couldn't fully destroy
Nine-meter burial chamber from 3rd-4th century CE contains gold-embroidered fabric and Greek inscriptions dedicated to Jupiter.
