RomanClassical Roman culture Arizona Republic: Teachers Preach Value of Learning Latin
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-31 11:45
Arizona teachers lobby for the teaching of Latin as a way to expose children to ancient culture, improve test scores and help kids get into college.
Scottish Schoolchildren Strive to Save Antonine Wall
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-03-13 15:26
A new campaign to have Scotland's Antonine Wall declared a World Heritage Site is being spearheaded by the country's schoolchildren. The campaign includes an educational pack that teaches about the country's Roman history.
Archaeologist Killed on Site of Roman Dig
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-12 14:01
An Austrian archaeologist was killed when the pit he was excavating collapsed.
Headless Romans Stump Experts
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-03-09 12:03
Archaeologists working on a Roman cemetery in the Mount area of York are baffled at the discovery of 36 decapitated bodies.
Archaeologists Hope to Uncover History of Cologne
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-03 17:01
A massive archaeological dig has begun in the German city of Cologne, where researchers hope to sift through 100,000 cubic meters of soil in search of the city's past.
New Book Moves Important Battlefield
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-03 10:08
In his new book, author James Fraser claims that the battle of Mons Graupius, which allowed Rome dominance over all of Britain, occured not in the north of Scotland, but in the south.
Daily Record: Erotic Murals Discovered in Ikea Excavation
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-02-26 12:34
The remains of a Roman brothel dating to the 5th century B.C.E. have been discovered during excavation for an Ikea store.
London Times: Roman Coffin Found in London
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-02-19 18:33
An early example of a wooden, Roman coffin has been discovered near the River Fleet in London.
Minnesota reporter discovers delights of Pompeii
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2005-02-18 18:31
Chris Welsch, a reporter for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, walks the streets of the city of Pompeii, a city frozen in time by a volcanic erruption.
Gode Cookery featured in upcoming Food Network documentary
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-02-16 08:59
The producers of Food Network's "Secret Life Of..." series were so impressed last year with the folks at Gode Cookery, a noted medievalist cooking web site, that they are featuring Gode Cookery in another episode, this time on Roman wine cakes.
Sex in the Roman City
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-02-14 17:31
Natalie Bennett reviews Looking at Lovemaking: Constructions of Sexuality in Roman Art, 100 B.C. - A.D. 250, a new book by John R. Clarke that looks at sexuality and gender issues in Roman society.
The BBC Looks for "The Truth About Latin"
How good is your Latin? The BBC offers a quiz to test your knowledge of the language, which still influences English.
New Techniques Used to Recreate Roman Imperial Cloth
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-02-09 10:40
Researchers working on the Roman city of Pompeii are using ancient methods to re-create the Roman imperial cloth used for togas.
Volate, Aquilae, Volate!
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 19:27
Philadelphia Eagles fans can now cheer on their Super Bowl team — in Latin.
Hawks to Protect Herculaneum from Pigeons
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-02-01 15:25
Humans are not the only visitors to the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. Pigeons have found a goldmine in the tourist hotspot, leaving behind a mess and forcing officials to try a new approach in pest control: hawks.
Roman archaeological find may be part of Nero's palace
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2005-01-22 13:05
When Roman Emperor Nero was deposed, his contemporaries went to great lengths to obliterate his legacy, burying his Domus Aurea (Golden House) with debris. Officials in Rome have revealed a mosaic the size of a large door that suggests that Nero's palace ruins may be remarkably well-preserved under the hill that covers them.
Chariot Race Track Discovered in Colchester
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-01-19 17:40
The remains of a Roman chariot track have been discovered under an army barracks in Colchester, England.
Jelling Dragon
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2005-01-07 14:58
The Jelling Dragon is a purveyor of Roman, Viking and other medieval replicas, including swords and weapons, armor, jewelry, leathercraft, eating utensils, and clothing and accessories.
Romans Pioneered Luxury Housing and Shopping Malls
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-01-05 10:18
New research in England's Roman city of Bath leads archaeologists to believe that wealthy citizens built homes in luxury clusters and shopped in commercial districts.
Deansway Research Report Documents City's History
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-01-04 10:21
The Council of British Archaeology has published Excavations at Deansway, a report documenting the excavations beneath a British shopping center that revealed the city's past from Roman times through the Middle Ages.
Sentence reduced for man convicted in Leicester archaeology case
Submitted by innocent on Thu, 2004-12-30 23:37
Raymond Tebble, a man recently convicted of "going equipped for theft" to an archaeological site in southern England, has reported to SCAtoday.net that he is a free man, after winning a court appeal that reduced the penalty to a moderate fine.
Times Online: Amazon Warriors Fought with Roman Army
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-12-28 12:44
Archaeologists have identified remains found in a cemetery in Cumbria, England as belonging to two Amazon warriors, proving that women fought with the Roman army.
Leeds Today: Roman Infantryman's Sword Acquired by Royal Armouries
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-25 12:38
A 2,000-year-old Roman infantry sword "autographed" by its original owner, has been added to the collection of Great Britain's Royal Armouries.
Early Medieval Buildings Discovered in Winchester
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-25 10:56
An archaeological dig at Northgate House in Winchester, England has unearthed well-preserved remains of several early medieval buildings.
Roman Fort to Become English Heritage Site
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-12-14 22:20
The Cumbria County Council has transferred management of the Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall to English Heritage.
Roman "Rest Stops" Captivate Historians
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-11 15:57
Archaeologists working on a site near Neuss, Germany have discovered the remains of a Roman rest stop, including a service station, restaurant and a hotel.
Site of Greek-Roman Battle Discovered
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-11 12:11
A Greek farmer recently discovered a stone monument marking the 1st century B.C.E. battle between Mithridates VI and Roman forces.
New Database for Heritage of Bath
A new online database has been developed that lists the collections of various museums, archives and libraries in Bath.
Haaretz: Acre Burial Site Proves to be Roman
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-28 18:55
A burial site near Acre, once believed to have been a Jewish cemetery, has turned out to be Roman.
Evening Star: Roman Brewery Timbers Displayed in Ipswich
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-27 16:03
Timbers from a 2nd century Roman brewery have been returned to England and are now on display in an Ipswich museum.
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