Ancient Rome - Page 7

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.

May 16

Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings

A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant burials from Ancient Rome, along with various other artifacts.

May 15

Archaeologists unearth miraculously well-preserved wooden remnant of Ancient Roman town

An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's historical significance.

May 13

Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.

May 11

Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'

Metal detectorist Marius Mangeac spoke with Fox News Digital about recently discovering a hoard of Ancient Roman treasure in the Romanian wilderness.

May 5

Archaeologists find proof of grisly gladiator-lion fight in unexpected tourist destination

Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination: the city of York in the United Kingdom.

May 4

American tourist reportedly impaled on Rome's Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror

A U.S. tourist visiting Rome needed 80 stitches after he was impaled while climbing over a fence at the Colosseum, local Italian newspaper, Il Messaggero, reported.

May 1

Archaeologists unearth strange head depicting Roman god beneath Catholic basilica

The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a "beautiful" stone head dating back to antiquity. It was discovered during the excavation of a fifth-century basilica.

April 29

Archaeologists uncover massive number of horse skeletons at 'important' Roman military site

Archaeologists in Stuttgart, Germany, uncovered over 100 horse skeletons believed to have been part of a Roman cavalry unit. These remains are dated to the second century A.D.

April 15, 2025

Ancient treasure found by metal detectorists in 'important' and legendary region

Metal detectorists recently unearthed millennia-old treasure in a small European village, according to the Breaza Mures Municipality City Hall in Romania. The silver pieces are tarnished with age.