Ancient Rome - Page 5

History July 5

Archaeologist solves 'jigsaw puzzle' of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia

London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years from a high-status building demolished before 200 A.D.

History June 26

Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

Museums Exhibits June 24

Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

Fast Food Lifestyle June 23

Ordinary ancient Romans ate 'luxury' meat at fast-food shops, new research reveals

Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.

Lifestyle June 22

Unearthed Ancient Roman shoes draw 'impressed gasps' after being buried for 2,000 years

Two well-preserved Roman shoes from 2,000 years ago were recently found by volunteers at the Magna fort in the United Kingdom. The find "immediately drew impressed gasps" from the staff.

Travel June 13

Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.

Travel June 4

Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.

Travel May 26

Ancient Roman's 'mishap' leads to rare jewelry discovery in British countryside

An eight-sided Roman ring was recently found in Lincolnshire, England, by Wessex Archaeology staff. The item dates back to 200-410 A.D., officials said.

Lifestyle May 25

Archaeologists uncover hidden Christian church within Ancient Roman bathhouse

A surprising find has been made by Italian archaeologists. They discovered an Ancient Roman bath complex at the Appian Way Regional Park had been transformed into a church with a marble baptistery.

Ancient Egypt May 19

Ancient Roman military fortifications found in 'strategic location' in Egypt

An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, according to officials.

History May 18

Pompeii family's desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation

A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, providing insight into the ancient disaster.