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.

Rare Roman vehicle ornament depicting a panther with its paws atop a bearded man’s severed head discovered in Essex in 2024.
Target practice for jousting: consisting of a cross-bar turning upon a pivot with a broad part to strike against. Illustration after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833).

Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent

Divers carrying amphorae from the fourth century AD Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Gallipoli, southern Italy in June 2025.

Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast

Unguentarium, 4th-5th century AD. Creator: Unknown.February 8, 2026.

Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study


Romanian discovers 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins near Letca Veche

He said, 'I hope that one day I will go with my child to the museum, where I can explain how I was lucky enough to discover a page from the history of our people.'

 Hiker finds 2,000-year-old treasure: 'Thought about pinching myself'.

Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall

Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.

 Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall.

Bronze Lion-Head Coffin Handles with Rings Mounted Above the Mane Found near Ibreika

First-known example of overhead ring placement suggests handles were designed as lifting grips for Roman-period wooden coffins, not decorative door knockers.

 Reconstruction of the lion-head discs as handles to carry a wooden coffin.

Roman Legionaries Buried Pig Jaws as Funeral Offerings—First Physical Proof in the Levant Unearthed

Pit holding thirteen mandibles reveals second- to third-century CE soldiers sacrificed pigs during cemetery rites, echoing the silicernium feast described in Latin sources.

 Fresco scene portraying a pig sacrifice.

Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall

Find offers new insights into the size and urbanization of ancient Siscia.

 Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall.

Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania

Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.

 Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania.

Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure

Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.

 Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure.

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 well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester.

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."

 Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman horse cemetery with over 100 horses in Stuttgart.

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.

 Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings.