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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on metal detecting: hobbyists as well as experts can play a part in unearthing the past | Editorial

Discovery of two swords in Gloucestershire suggests possible Roman villa presence in the region during the second or third century AD.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Iron Age settlement, Roman villa found at sword find site

Excavations reveal a rare Roman villa built over an Iron Age settlement and uncover cavalry swords indicative of historical burial practices.
#archaeology
fromColossal
1 month ago
London politics

London's Largest Ancient Roman Fresco Makes for the 'World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle'

London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings

Archaeologists reconstructed frescoes from a 2000-year-old Roman villa in London, showcasing its luxury and artistic craftsmanship.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Roman grave with diatretic glass goblet found in Montenegro

A rare diatretic glass goblet with gladiator scenes was found in a Roman grave in Montenegro, indicating the high status of the individual.
fromColossal
1 month ago
London politics

London's Largest Ancient Roman Fresco Makes for the 'World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle'

fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Are you not entertained? Three ancient helmets headline UK exhibition exploring the 'real' gladiators

The exhibition, titled Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, features remarkable artifacts like ancient bronze helmets, showcasing the intricacies of gladiatorial life and combat.
Arts
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Our love of KFC goes back 2,000 YEARS, study finds

Fried chicken origins traced back to Romans who sold deep-fried songbirds as street food.
Fast food culture initiated by Romans with the establishment of street stalls.
#archaeological-discovery
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Huge shoe found at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall

Large footwear discovered at Roman fort Magna highlights historical insights into military life and the importance of archaeological preservation.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months 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.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Parade of Ignorance

Military parades can honor service but may also misuse power, as seen in the Trump administration's handling of the Army's celebration.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

Emperor Titus' Sole Mistake

"As he made the overland journey, Titus quickly realized something was amiss. He developed a dangerously high fever, and his servants rushed him toward a farmhouse close to Reate."
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Ancient flood preserves hundreds of Roman bridge pilings in Utrecht

A major flood in 100 A.D. severely damaged Roman Utrecht's infrastructure, prompting significant restoration efforts.
fromWorldhistory
2 months ago

Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt by Richard Alston (Book Review)

“The book focuses on the life of a Roman soldier in Egypt, aiming to provide new insights into Roman Rule during a transformative era.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago

Volunteers discover Victory relief at Vindolanda

A couple found a Roman relief of Victory at Vindolanda, symbolizing triumph after the Severan wars, highlighting its historical significance.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

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

"Every­body has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson.
History
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

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 months ago

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.
London politics
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Roman gladiator's lost tomb is FOUND in Italy after 2,000 years

A newly discovered gladiator's burial site in Italy adds depth to our understanding of Roman history and the significance of gladiators in society.
#pompeii
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months 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.
Arts
fromColossal
4 months ago

Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved significant details of Pompeii's Roman life through ash-covered structures and art.
Arts
fromColossal
4 months ago

Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved significant details of Pompeii's Roman life through ash-covered structures and art.
fromianVisits
4 months ago

Tours of a Roman London bathhouse resume next month

The Billingsgate Roman House and Baths will reopen for guided tours next month.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Carnival: A 2,000-year-old tradition DW 02/27/2025

'In difficult times, carnival provides comfort, joy, community and also a little hope,' explains Christoph Kuckelkorn, president of Cologne's Carnival festival committee.
Germany politics
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fromArchitectural Digest
8 months ago

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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