How Does Crucifixion Lead to Death? Understanding the Morbid Reality Behind This Ancient Punishment

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.29.2024 02:40 AM

Learn about crucifixion, once a Roman punishment and iconic in Christianity; and explore how crucified individuals met their fate in this article.

Chedworth Roman Villa's 5th Century Mosaic Challenges Assumptions, Unveils Sophisticated Life Beyond the Roman Era

01.18.2024 05:54 AM

A 5th-century mosaic in Gloucestershire's villa challenges assumptions that Roman villas were abandoned, revealing sustained sophistication in the Dark Ages. Continue reading to learn more.

Journey to Ancient Rome: Interactive Aerial Tour Revives the Glorious City of the Fourth Century

11.13.2023 20:50 PM

Experience ancient Rome's glory with a new 3D tool, soaring over temples, baths, and arenas in its fourth-century AD splendor. Check out this article for more details.

Around 400 Roman Forts Discovered in Middle East Through Cold War Declassified Satellite Shots; Findings Suggest Peaceful Trade, Travel

10.27.2023 01:24 AM

The Roman forts were discovered when researchers analyzed declassified images shot by Cold War spy satellites. Read to learn more.

Rare Pair of 1,800-Year-Old Swords Found by UK Metal Detectorist Could Have Been Used by Roman Cavalry

09.21.2023 22:38 PM

Archaeologists identified that the swords were spathas, typically used by cavalry officers in the Roman Empire as they rode over their horses. Read to learn more.

Private Ancient Bathing Facility With Underfloor Heating System From Roman Empire Found Below Germany Streets

08.08.2023 08:00 AM

A private ancient complex was discovered below the streets of Germany. Continue reading to learn more.

Evidence of Necromancy During the Roman Era Found Close to Jerusalem; Eerie 'Death Magic' Practice Involved Attempts To Speak to the Dead

07.18.2023 05:23 AM

The practice of necromancy could have arrived in the region as Romans from other regions repopulated the area. Read to learn more.

2,000-Year-Old Roman Mausoleum Unearthed in Central London, the Most Well-Preserved in the UK

06.20.2023 07:55 AM

While no burial artifacts were found within the mausoleum discovered in Central London, the nearby vicinity revealed over 80 Roman burials with various artifacts. Check them out in this article.

Roman Coins Found on a Remote Island in the Baltic Sea But No One Knows How It Got There

04.14.2023 01:28 AM

Two coins dated back to the Roman Empire have been found on a distant Baltic Sea island that had archaeologists baffled about how they got there. Read the article to know more details about this discovery.

Colchester Vase Is a Crucial Evidence of Gladiators Fighting in Roman Britain, Analysis Suggests

03.10.2023 07:42 AM

Analysis of the Colchester vase unearthed in 1853 shows that gladiators fought in Roman Britain in the late second century AD. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Sphinx-like Statue Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Temple Looks Like Roman Emperor Claudius

03.08.2023 01:20 AM

The mini sphinx is much smaller than the Great Sphinx of Giza, which is 66 feet high. Read the article to learn more about the mystery of this limestone artefact.

17cm Wooden Phallus Found Buried in Roman Fort May Have Been Used for Personal Pleasure, Mini Statue for Luck or to Ward-off Evil

02.20.2023 07:17 AM

The antique wooden Roman phallus discovered buried in a ditch and believed to have been used for sexual activities is now on exhibit at an English museum. Check it out in this article to learn more.

1,600-year-old Roman Dodecahedron Unearthed in Belgium: What Were Those Ancient Objects Used For?

01.27.2023 05:12 AM

In Belgium, a part of a strange item known as a Roman dodecahedron was discovered and researchers have offered possible explanations for its use in ancient times. Read the article to learn more.

Funerary Meals During the Roman Empire: Are They the Same As the Modern Diet of People Today?

08.31.2022 12:20 PM

A study reveals discovery of human and animal remnants suggesting that funerary meals during the Roman Empire were much like daily meals. Read to know more.

Necropolis Dating Back to Ancient Rome Unearthed from Gaza Strip Construction Site

06.27.2022 10:00 AM

A security guard in one of the Gaza Strip's construction sites discovered a mysterious clue that links to the true heritage of the region. Learn more about the discovery and how it relates to the history of Israel and the Hamas.

Huge Anglo-Saxon Burial Site in England Unearthed: Skeleton With Spear, Earwax Remover and 141 More Found

06.17.2022 11:20 AM

A planned railway line in Britain was excavated with a mass graveyard that dates back between the 5th and 6th century AD. Read more about the discovery and the ideas it contributes to the history of England during the reign of Anglo-Saxons.

Ancient Burial Site Finds: Man With Decapitated Head Places on His Feet, 1,700 Year Old Roman Skeleton, and More!

04.05.2022 03:37 AM

A new archaeological find in Wales presented remains and artifacts from different time periods of early history. Read on to know what experts found at this roadside site near Barry's Five Mile Lane.

1,800-Year-Old Iron Face Mask of A Roman Empire Soldier Unearthed in Turkey

11.24.2021 08:05 AM

Archaeologists recently unearthed an iron face mask of a Roman Empire's soldier in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, near the modern-day Karabük Province in Turkey, indicating their presence in the region.

Pompeii Tomb Reveals Perfectly Preserved Mummy of Slave-Turned-Cult Priest, Other Evidence of Cultural Diversity

08.18.2021 05:26 AM

A new Pompeii discovery includes a perfectly mummified man along with several artifacts, unearthed in the Porta Sano necropolis. The excavated historical pieces show the cultural diversity of Pompeii during the reign of the Roman empire.

Eruption of Alaska’s Okmok Volcano Contributed to the Rise of the Roman Empire, but How?

06.23.2020 05:33 AM

Historic records say that the rise of the Roman empire is a periodic of unexplained extreme climate and a new study suggests that the volcanic eruption in Alaska may have caused it.

Trash Reveals the Truth Behind an Empire’s Collapse

03.26.2019 10:14 AM

The Roman's trash is the archeologist's gold mine of information. Archaeologists thought Elusa, a popular Roman wine center, collapsed with Islam's arrival.