Ancient Rome - Page 19

August 7, 2018

Amateur archaeologist discovers 1,800-year-old golden ring from Rome

An amateur historian just unearthed a treasure that would turn any archaeologist green with envy: an ornate gold ring dating back to ancient Roman times.

June 29, 2018

Archaeologists have discovered the 'crushed' Pompeii man's skull, and it will surprise you

Images of a man’s skeleton, apparently crushed by a rock during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius went viral after their recent discovery.

June 29, 2018

Roman 'hand of god' unearthed by archaeologists near Hadrian's Wall

A mysterious bronze hand has been unearthed by archaeologists near Hadrian’s Wall in the North of England.

June 25, 2018

Julius Caesar had 'crazy bulge' on his head new 3D reconstruction shows

Julius Caesar, the reviled and revered Roman Emperor, has gotten a new look, thanks to a recent 3D reconstruction of his face and head.

June 8, 2018

How Jesus died: Ancient crucifixion victim offers new clues

The discovery of an ancient skeleton in northern Italy could shed new light on brutal Roman crucifixions.

June 1, 2018

4,000-year-old jar contains Italy's oldest olive oil

An egg-shaped ceramic jar covered with ceramic "rope" once held a prize delicacy: the oldest olive oil on record in Italy, a new study finds.

May 30, 2018

Dramatic volcano death: Huge flying stone crushed man in Pompeii, archaeologists discover

The discovery of a skeleton at the famous Pompeii archaeological site in Italy has revealed the gruesome fate that befell one of the ancient victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption.

May 14, 2018

Extraordinary Pompeii discovery: Racehorse remains found among ancient city's ruins

Archaeologists have unearthed the final resting place of an ancient racehorse among the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy.

May 9, 2018

Ancient Romans painted horrifying blood-red warnings on wall across Scotland

Ancient Romans used blood red, bright yellow and stunning white paints to illustrate dire warnings on the wall that separated them from the rebellious tribespeople of Scotland, a new study shows.

April 27, 2018

'Extraordinary find' made in Pompeii bath house

Almost 2,000 years ago, a child sheltered in Pompeii's central bath house complex as nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted terrifyingly, spewing vast amount of hot ash and pumice.