Romans

Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland

According to GUARD, the fort was constructed on high ground along the Antonine Wall, granting it an unobstructed view of the surrounding area, and intervisible with a much larger fort to the west.

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.
Remains of a child buried with a bronze belt found in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, March 24, 2026.

Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy

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

Archaeologists find evidence of postmortem 'crucifixion' in Roman burials

 Marine archaeologist reviews underwater findings.

Mariners’ bane: Ancient ship graveyard identified off Libya’s coast


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.

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.

 Lion tooth marks on bones.

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.

 Spanish archaeologists discover approximately 4,000 fresco fragments in roman villa Barberes Sur.

Emperor Marcus Aurelius' bridgehead fortress discovered along the Danube

Built under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during the Marcomannic Wars to secure the Roman frontier.

 Emperor Marcus Aurelius' bridgehead fortress discovered along the Danube.