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
Roman era 1,800-year-old stadium unearthed in Syedra ancient city in southern Turkey
Roughly forty inscriptions found around the city refer to wrestling, boxing and other contests, indicating the stadium’s use for sports, religious festivals and imperial celebrations.
Bacchus or theater mask? Rare 1,900-year-old Roman find in the Netherlands
Alongside an oil lamp were four ceramic plates, two jugs, a cup, a glass bowl and a bronze bowl, and archaeologists debate its meaning.
Albania's first find of this type reveals a Roman tomb thieves couldn't fully destroy
Nine-meter burial chamber from 3rd-4th century CE contains gold-embroidered fabric and Greek inscriptions dedicated to Jupiter.
This 1,700-year-old bear skull tells a disturbing story about life in Roman amphitheaters
First osteological evidence confirms brown bears participated in deadly spectacles, suffering spear wounds and living behind bars for years.
Elite roman tomb found after 2,000 years - could it reveal the identity of a forgotten power player
The grave may belong to someone close to Emperor Augustus, and it still holds its secrets.
Archaeologists Uncover Roman ‘Flip-Flops’ in 1,600-Year-Old Bathhouse
New mosaic find in Sicily stuns scholars - and shows that summer style is older than you think.
Cicero’s sunken paradise? Archaeologists find ancient Roman bathhouse in underwater city
A sunken thermal spa near Naples offers an extraordinary glimpse into elite Roman leisure, complete with intact heating systems and fresco-covered walls.
Beginner’s luck: Archeology student finds 9th-century gold on her first dig
The 20-year-old’s incredible find may be linked to early medieval ceremonial practices and confirms the long-lasting importance of the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.
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.
