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How to spend a brilliant weekend in Lyon - The Good Life France

Lyon is a vibrant cultural destination with rich history, excellent cuisine, and stunning architecture.

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

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fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

UK news

Ancient Roman statue found at Hadrian's Wall by amateur archaeologists

The discovery of a Roman statue at Hadrian's Wall highlights the significance of amateur archaeology in revealing historical treasures.

History

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

London food

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4 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.

Paris food

fromThe Good Life France

How to spend a brilliant weekend in Lyon - The Good Life France

Lyon is a vibrant cultural destination with rich history, excellent cuisine, and stunning architecture.

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

UK news

Ancient Roman statue found at Hadrian's Wall by amateur archaeologists

The discovery of a Roman statue at Hadrian's Wall highlights the significance of amateur archaeology in revealing historical treasures.

History

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

more#cultural-heritage

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.

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.

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.

Jewish ritual bath found at Ostia

The oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of Israel has been discovered in Ostia, dating back to the 4th century.

History

Found: Ireland's first intact Roman pot

History

One of Gaul's largest Roman villas found in Auxerre

Arts

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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.

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.

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.

Jewish ritual bath found at Ostia

The oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of Israel has been discovered in Ostia, dating back to the 4th century.

History

Found: Ireland's first intact Roman pot

History

One of Gaul's largest Roman villas found in Auxerre

more#archaeology

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

Scientists have discovered the 2,000-year-old remains of small, deep-fried songbirds eaten as a quick snack, revealing that fried foods were common in ancient Roman street culture.

Berlin food

History

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.

History

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.

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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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.

fromThe Atlantic

A Parade of Ignorance

The parade is not meant to honor service, but to celebrate power, showcasing military hardware that represents old technology rather than modern military advancements.

Black Lives Matter

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Emperor Titus' Sole Mistake

Titus' death at 41 raises questions about the nature of his demise and the regret he expressed before dying.

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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.

fromOpen Culture

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

"EveryÂbody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson.

History

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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

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