Romans
Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study
The mosaic, recovered in 1860s Reims, France and dated to the third century CE, shows about 35 different gladiatorial and hunting scenes, each surrounded by diamond or square-shaped decorations.
Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland
Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy
Archaeologists find evidence of postmortem 'crucifixion' in Roman burials
Emperor Marcus Aurelius' bridgehead fortress discovered along the Danube
Built under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during the Marcomannic Wars to secure the Roman frontier.
Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law - opinion
To understand how the Roman authorities would have treated a dissident like Jesus, Andrade turned to a historical account of a trial that occurred 30 years after Jesus.
Stuttgart Regional Council reveals largest Roman horse cemetery in Southern Germany
The find could provide new insights into the use of horses in the Roman army, potentially changing the understanding of their role.
Tourists find Ottoman-era tombstone embedded near Roman-era aqueduct in İznik
Retired museum director says tombstone was integrated into aqueduct during 1960s restoration.
Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement
Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.
Roman mass grave discovered on Vienna outskirts reveals 150 soldiers from first-century battle
"The mass grave in Simmering is the first physical evidence of combat actions from this time and points to the localization of a battle in the area of present-day Vienna.'
Researchers uncover evidence of the Marius Canal using sediment analysis
Study suggests they've found one of the oldest Roman hydraulic infrastructures built outside Italy.
Rare Roman coin of Emperor Vitellius sells for £4,700
Experts have hailed the find as 'a discovery one might encounter once in a lifetime.'
Unlocking the secrets of Roman Hispania: Rare coin mold found
The discovery provides tangible evidence of production workshops in Iberia. It fills a long-standing archaeological gap regarding the visibility of Iberian mints.
Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog in Belgium
Experts believe the dog was an offering linked to rituals associated with an important building.
