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Two rare Roman lead ingots found in Wales

Two rare Roman lead ingots from 87 A.D. discovered in Wales represent the first such artifacts found in west Wales and provide evidence of Roman metal exploitation in Britain.

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com

4 weeks ago

Rare Mithraic altars found in Scotland go on display for the first time

Two exceptionally rare and beautifully carved Mithraic altars found in Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, are going on display for the first time. They are not just the only Roman altars ever found in Scotland, but are among the finest examples of Roman sculpture in Roman Britain. They are also uniquely early in date, having been made in 140s A.D. during Antoninus Pius' reoccupation of southern Scotland, whereas most other archaeological materials related to the worship of Mithras in Britannia date to the 3rd century.

History

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com

1 month ago

Terracotta head found at Magna Roman Fort

A rare terracotta female head, likely a locally made copy of an earlier imported model, was discovered at Magna Roman Fort and is now displayed.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Newly discovered Port Talbot Pompeii' may have been Roman centre for agriculture

A large Roman villa footprint at Margam country park indicates Port Talbot was integrated into the Roman world and likely an important agricultural centre.

History

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Beachy Head Woman may be local girl from Eastbourne', say scientists

A Roman-era skeleton from Beachy Head originated in southern England, confirmed by high-quality ancient DNA sequencing, overturning earlier sub-Saharan or Cypriot origin suggestions.