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London food
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

Archaeologists unearthed a significant section of Roman masonry in London, revealing a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall structure in the city's financial district.
Arts
fromColossal
2 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.
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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 days 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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
London
fromianVisits
1 month 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 food
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

Archaeologists unearthed a significant section of Roman masonry in London, revealing a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall structure in the city's financial district.
Arts
fromColossal
2 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.
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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 days 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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
London
fromianVisits
1 month 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.
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History
fromWorldhistory
5 days ago

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

Examines the unique role of the Roman soldier in Egypt, shedding light on cultural and military interactions during Roman rule.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks 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.
fromOpen Culture
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

A new public artwork in Scarborough celebrates its Roman history and marine wildlife through a large mosaic featuring local ocean creatures.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British rebellion against Roman legions caused by drought, research finds

Extreme climate conditions lead to hunger, which can lead to societal challenges, which eventually lead to outright conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 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
fromArchitectural Digest
6 months ago

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

Gladiator II promises to enthrall audiences, but its portrayal of the Roman Colosseum includes countless inaccuracies, from fictional shark-filled naval battles to over-dramatized events.
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