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Cicero's BATHHOUSE is found after 2,000 years in a sunken Roman city

UK news

Mystery over unusually large' Roman shoes unearthed

History

Roman wicker well with ladder found in Norfolk

History

Roman soldier's bronze wrist purse found in Czech Republic

London politics

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London's Largest Ancient Roman Fresco Makes for the 'World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle'

London's archaeological discoveries continuously reveal remarkable relics from its rich 2,000-year history.

London food

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Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings

Archaeologists reconstructed frescoes from a 2000-year-old Roman villa in London, showcasing its luxury and artistic craftsmanship.

fromMail Online

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History

Cicero's BATHHOUSE is found after 2,000 years in a sunken Roman city

UK news

Mystery over unusually large' Roman shoes unearthed

History

Roman wicker well with ladder found in Norfolk

History

Roman soldier's bronze wrist purse found in Czech Republic

fromColossal

London politics

London's Largest Ancient Roman Fresco Makes for the 'World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle'

fromwww.bbc.com

London food

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings

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The Oldest Unopened Bottle of Wine in the World (Circa 350 AD)

The Römerswein, or Speyer wine bottle, is the oldest known unopened wine bottle, dating between 325 and 359 AD, discovered in a Roman tomb.

Wine

Artificial intelligence

Ancient marble bust returned to Italy following seven-year legal battle

A stolen marble bust from the first century CE was returned to Italy after a protracted legal battle involving antiquities trafficking.

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Caesar, the Flawed Genius

Julius Caesar's actions transformed Rome and Europe, highlighting both his strategic genius and the flaws within democratic institutions.

Artificial intelligence

2 months ago

The mysteries of Roman inscriptions are being solved with a new AI tool

Aeneas AI reconstructs missing parts of ancient Roman inscriptions by analyzing thousands of Latin inscriptions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

The Guardian view on metal detecting: hobbyists as well as experts can play a part in unearthing the past | Editorial

Discovery of two swords in Gloucestershire suggests possible Roman villa presence in the region during the second or third century AD.

2 months ago

Iron Age settlement, Roman villa found at sword find site

Excavations reveal a rare Roman villa built over an Iron Age settlement and uncover cavalry swords indicative of historical burial practices.

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Are you not entertained? Three ancient helmets headline UK exhibition exploring the 'real' gladiators

The exhibition, titled Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, features remarkable artifacts like ancient bronze helmets, showcasing the intricacies of gladiatorial life and combat.

Arts

Berlin food

fromMail Online

#archaeological-discovery

Our love of KFC goes back 2,000 YEARS, study finds

Fried chicken origins traced back to Romans who sold deep-fried songbirds as street food.

Fast food culture initiated by Romans with the establishment of street stalls.

History

Huge shoe found at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall

Large footwear discovered at Roman fort Magna highlights historical insights into military life and the importance of archaeological preservation.

History

Roman silver coin hoard found in Romania

A significant discovery of 1,469 Roman silver denarii was made by a metal detectorist in Romania, marking one of the largest coin hoards in the country.

Huge shoe found at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall

Large footwear discovered at Roman fort Magna highlights historical insights into military life and the importance of archaeological preservation.

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Roman silver coin hoard found in Romania

A significant discovery of 1,469 Roman silver denarii was made by a metal detectorist in Romania, marking one of the largest coin hoards in the country.

Black Lives Matter

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fromWorld History Encyclopedia

A Parade of Ignorance

Military parades can honor service but may also misuse power, as seen in the Trump administration's handling of the Army's celebration.

Emperor Titus' Sole Mistake

"As he made the overland journey, Titus quickly realized something was amiss. He developed a dangerously high fever, and his servants rushed him toward a farmhouse close to Reate."

History

Ancient flood preserves hundreds of Roman bridge pilings in Utrecht

A major flood in 100 A.D. severely damaged Roman Utrecht's infrastructure, prompting significant restoration efforts.

fromWorldhistory

Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt by Richard Alston (Book Review)

“The book focuses on the life of a Roman soldier in Egypt, aiming to provide new insights into Roman Rule during a transformative era.

History