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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 day ago

Roman silver coin hoard found in Romania

A significant discovery of 1,469 Roman silver denarii was made by a metal detectorist in Romania, marking one of the largest coin hoards in the country.
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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.
City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.
London
fromianVisits
6 months ago

Rare surviving section of Roman road discovered during south London excavation

A well-preserved section of a 2,000-year-old Roman road has been discovered beneath Old Kent Road in Southwark.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago
History

Rare Roman bridgehead fort found in Austria

A Roman bridgehead fort has been discovered in Austria, enhancing understanding of military presence along the Danube.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago
History

Life-sized relief of man and priestess found at monumental tomb

A detailed funerary relief of a man and woman was discovered in Pompeii, showcasing artistry and social roles from ancient Roman funerary practices.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 months ago
History

Well-preserved Roman statue found at Varna

A Roman portrait statue of G(aius) Marius Hermogenes was found intact in Varna, Bulgaria, showcasing the region's historical importance during the Roman Empire.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.
City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.
London
fromianVisits
6 months ago

Rare surviving section of Roman road discovered during south London excavation

A well-preserved section of a 2,000-year-old Roman road has been discovered beneath Old Kent Road in Southwark.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago
History

Rare Roman bridgehead fort found in Austria

A Roman bridgehead fort has been discovered in Austria, enhancing understanding of military presence along the Danube.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago
History

Life-sized relief of man and priestess found at monumental tomb

A detailed funerary relief of a man and woman was discovered in Pompeii, showcasing artistry and social roles from ancient Roman funerary practices.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 months ago
History

Well-preserved Roman statue found at Varna

A Roman portrait statue of G(aius) Marius Hermogenes was found intact in Varna, Bulgaria, showcasing the region's historical importance during the Roman Empire.
more#archaeology
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

The Roman pilum was a key weapon that disrupted enemy shields and tactics effectively.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago
Arts

Public mosaic by Jeremy Deller and Coralie Turpin explores the history and nature of Scarborough

Scarborough's new public artwork merges Roman history and local marine life through a large mosaic installation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

British rebellion against Roman legions caused by drought, research finds

Severe droughts in AD 367 destabilized Roman Britain, leading to the barbarian conspiracy and significant challenges to Roman authority.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic

The portrayal of gladiators in film misrepresents their historical significance and perception in Roman society.
#gladiator-ii
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Gladiator II Line That Broke My Brain

Gladiator II prioritizes storytelling over historical accuracy, raising questions about the depiction of ancient Roman identification methods.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Gladiator II's Colosseum: What Ridley Scott's Sequel Got Right

The real history of the Roman Colosseum is often misrepresented in films, highlighting a gap between fact and Hollywood dramatization.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Gladiator II Line That Broke My Brain

Gladiator II prioritizes storytelling over historical accuracy, raising questions about the depiction of ancient Roman identification methods.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Gladiator II's Colosseum: What Ridley Scott's Sequel Got Right

The real history of the Roman Colosseum is often misrepresented in films, highlighting a gap between fact and Hollywood dramatization.
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