Romans
UK technician successfully recreates multi-colored Roman glass, cracking 1,600-year-old mystery
Elliot Walker, a UK glass artist and winner of season two of Netflix’s Blown Away series, was commissioned to create a contemporary sculpture using Hollands’ glass recipe.
Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
Time capsule of Pompeii: Ancient cupboard provides glimpse into life before Vesuvius erupted
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
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.
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.
