Romans
AI helps recover complete text of Herculaneum scroll burnt by Mount Vesuvius
The blackened, fragile scrolls cannot be physically opened without severe damage. Researchers have instead used high-resolution scans and computational techniques to "virtually unwrap" them.
WATCH: Two Roman-era statues unearthed during infrastructure dig for Israel Railways near Haifa
Ancient Greco-Roman cemetery unearthed at archaeological site in Egypt's Nile Delta
Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis
Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall
Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.
Bronze Lion-Head Coffin Handles with Rings Mounted Above the Mane Found near Ibreika
First-known example of overhead ring placement suggests handles were designed as lifting grips for Roman-period wooden coffins, not decorative door knockers.
Roman Legionaries Buried Pig Jaws as Funeral Offerings—First Physical Proof in the Levant Unearthed
Pit holding thirteen mandibles reveals second- to third-century CE soldiers sacrificed pigs during cemetery rites, echoing the silicernium feast described in Latin sources.
Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall
Find offers new insights into the size and urbanization of ancient Siscia.
Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania
Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.
Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure
Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester
'The kiln itself is quite rare in Gloucestershire,' said Guarino, highlighting its exceptional preservation.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman horse cemetery with over 100 horses in Stuttgart
Archaeologist Sarah Roth explained: "Here we see a particularly close bond of the owner to his horse. Even after about 1,800 years, the grief over the death of this one animal is still evident."
Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings
Well-preserved Roman-era soldiers' dwellings were unearthed, providing a clear picture of daily life at the fortress during the reigns of emperors Diocletian and Maximian.
Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats
The skeleton found in York suggests that gladiatorial combats with wild animals extended into Roman provinces.
