Romans
Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study
The mosaic, recovered in 1860s Reims, France and dated to the third century CE, shows about 35 different gladiatorial and hunting scenes, each surrounded by diamond or square-shaped decorations.
Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland
Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy
Archaeologists find evidence of postmortem 'crucifixion' in Roman burials
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.
Spanish archaeologists discover approximately 4,000 fresco fragments in roman villa Barberes Sur
The Barberes Sur excavation covered more than 842 square meters of the large villa. The residence features lavish rooms arranged around a central colonnaded garden.
