Roman

Classical Roman culture

3D footprint of Colchester Circus proposed

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-10-01 19:55
Philip Crummy, director of the Colchester Archaeological Trust, which in 2004 discovered the location of the Colchester, England Roman Circus, reports that a proposal has been created to mark the dimensions of the site with a "three dimensional representation on the site of the circus footprint."

Festival of Ancient Heritage celebrated in Bulgaria

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-09-30 16:08
An international gathering of Roman re-enactors met recently in Svishtov, Bulgaria to celebrate the Festival of Ancient Heritage with re-creations of Roman military life and battles. (photo gallery)

"Presenting the Roman Frontiers – Communicating the Evidence" at Newcastle University

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-21 16:31
A group of over 300 international specialists on Roman archaeology met recently at Newcastle University to discuss Roman frontier heritage sites and how they are presented to the public.

Hadrian's Wall - a hike worth taking.

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 13:06
When he decided to walk the 84 miles of Hadrian's Wall across northern England, reporter Len Barcousky of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wasn't sure what he was letting himself in for, but the experience left him feeling like a "king of the world."

Reporter searches for allure of archaeology in Clunia, Spain

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-09-17 18:07
According to Mark Piesing of The Guardian, volunteering on the late Roman archaeological site in Clunia, Spain leaves one feeling more like Gil Grissom than Indiana Jones, yet volunteering for digs is more popular than ever. Piesing set off to find out why.

Amateur archaeologists drawn to Vindolanda

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-12 10:40
For over 200 years, archaeologists have been digging at Vindolanda, the 3rd-4th century Roman fort in the north of England. Now volunteers can try their hand at archaeology -- and still find artifacts. (audio)

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Submitted by The Dwarf on Thu, 2009-09-03 03:00

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Researchers investigate "ancient lighting"

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-09-02 16:33
A team of experts is investigating ancient lighting techniques to evaluate how artifacts would look in their original light. The result "is a warm, sumptuous glow, which the researchers describe as subtle and pleasant compared with the 'rough, almost unnatural' effect of modern lighting." (photo)

Wooden structure precursor of Hadrian's Wall

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-08-29 08:10
According to archaeologist Geoff Carter, the stone structure of Hadrian's Wall may not have been the first to cross northern England. Carter believes a wooden wall, spanning 117 km, was built first.

High-res survey reveals Roman farming community

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-08-24 19:47
Recent high-resolution geophysical surveys of the Roman town of Venta Icenorum in Norfolk, England, show that the town may have included agricultural areas, a discovery that contradicts earlier theories of the town's dense population. (graphic)

Site of large Roman hospital found in Moravia

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-08-23 09:21
Once a part of a fortified complex, a Roman hospital, "described as the largest preserved site of its kind north of the Danube," has been found in South Moravia. The site dates to the 2nd century.

Roman streets uncovered in Plovdiv

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-08-22 08:33
Archaeologists working on a large Roman site in Plovdiv, Bulgaria have discovered two Roman-era streets and the home of a Roman nobleman.

Ventotene shipwrecks excite world of Roman archaeology

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-08-16 13:20
The discovery of the wrecks of five 3rd - 5th century Roman shipwrecks off the coast of the Italian island of Ventotene has excited the world of Roman-era research. "It is like an underwater museum," said one expert.

Cooking with the ancients

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-08-13 19:10
Looking for ideas for a new appetizers? Try a recipe from the past - way past - with The Philosopher’s Kitchen: Recipes from Ancient Greece and Rome for the Modern Cook by Francine Segan.

Arthur legends inspired by Carausius, say experts

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-08-12 07:51
A Roman cavalry lance head may prove that the legends of King Arthur were inspired by Roman soldiers and sailors. The contos head, dating to the 3rd century, was discovered in Norfolk County, England.

Brampton Roman artifacts to be displayed for the first time

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-08-04 15:44
An amazing collection of Roman artifacts discovered 50 years ago near Brampton, England, is scheduled to go on display for the first time in late 2009. (video)

4th century silver coins found near Filey, England

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-07-30 08:26
Bridlington Quay Detecting Society, a group of amateur treasure hunters in England, has discovered a cache of Roman coins dating to the 4th century. The coins, which have been officially declared treasure, may be purchased by the British Museum. (photo)

English crossroads site of Roman well

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-07-22 16:00
Archaeolgists have great hopes for a newly-discovered Roman well near Chester, England. The well, located at a crossroads, and several large rock quarries, was found during construction preparation for a Travelodge hotel.

2000 year anniversary of Battle of Teutoburg Forest to be celebrated

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-07-09 13:37
Tourists in western Germany who have an interest in history may want to seek out the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, or Varusschlacht, as it is called in German, a 1st century epic fight between an alliance of Germanic tribes and Roman legions. The site is located near Osnabrueck.

600 Sq. Ft., 1,700 Year Roman Old Mosaic Revealed in Israel

Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2009-07-07 18:26
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered for public view "one of the largest and best preserved mosaics ever found."

View Whitehall Roman bathhouse for last time

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-07-07 14:04
The community archaeological project at Nether Heyford in Northamptonshire, UK will face a bittersweet milestone on July 12, 2009 when the Roman bathhouse will be able to be viewed for the last time before being re-covered. While that building is being preserved for future study, others, such as the Roman villa, continue to be investigated.

Volunteers find Roman artifacts on first day of dig

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-07-04 17:35
An archaeological dig in Lincolnshire, England, which teams professional and volunteers, has led to satisfying results on its first day. Among items found: "Roman coins, flints and walls."

The riddle of the skulls

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-06-30 09:55
Archaeologists in Dorset, England are trying to uncover the mystery of a burial pit full of skulls dating to Roman times. The 45 skulls discovered so far all appear to belong to young men.

3rd century skeletons surprise pond builders

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-06-28 09:54
Gardeners digging a pond near Mowmacre, England were surprised to find human remains beneath their shovels. The two skeletons have been dated to 3rd century Roman Britain, and were found along with bits of pottery.

Gladiator's helmet travels to Australia

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-06-27 10:40
An extraordinarily-preserved gladiator's helmet, found in what is believed to be a storeroom of the gymnasium of Pompeii, will be the centerpiece of an exhibit on Roman life at the Melbourne Museum. (photos).

2nd century scandal at Vindolanda

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-06-23 17:50
Researchers studying the Vindolanda tablets, wooden documents detailing everyday life in Roman Britain, believe that five of the tablets show evidence of graft among public officials. (photo).

The cost of Hadrian's Wall

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-06-22 18:30
In today's world of astronomical construction costs, what would it cost to build Hadrian's Wall? The British company Carillion thinks it knows.

The case for studying Latin

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-06-19 13:41
Why study Latin? Charlotte Higgins, author of Latin Love Lessons and It's All Greek to Me makes the case in her "On Culture" blog for The Guardian.

Current Viroconium "only tip of the iceberg"

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-06-14 16:28
Experts from English Heritage have declared that excavations at Shropshire’s Wroxeter Roman City, Viroconium, have so far revealed "only the tip of the iceberg," and plan to uncover the rest of the city.

Vindolanda Writing Tablets to return home

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-06-14 12:23
Thanks to a UK£1.8m grant from regional development agency One North East, the Vindolanda Writing Tablets, the rich chronicle of Roman military in Britain, will be coming home to Vindolanda for "a rolling programme of displays" in 2012.