Romans
'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'
According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.
Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey
The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2020.
East German quartet sentenced in Manching Museum heist, but treasure remains lost
On November 22, 2022, a heist at the Celtic-Roman Museum in Manching, Bavaria, led to the theft of 483 gold coins weighing around 3.7 kilograms.
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin's Team Unveils 1400-Year-Old Roman Bronze Cauldron in Pergamon
After restoration, the hammer marks on the bronze vessel are clearly observable.
Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions
Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'
A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.
Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey
Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.
17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting
The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.
