Bellum desertorum: Commodus versus Maternus
9 August 2026
The reign of Emperor Commodus (ruling from 17 March 180 to 31 December 192 CE), son of Marcus Aurelius, began just as the brutal Marcomannic…
MoreMilitary law (ius in bello) of republican period
8 August 2026
In Republican Rome, there were no legal acts regulating conduct during warfare. However, in ancient times, warring states applied generally accepted customary law in this…
MoreCeremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of Roman villa just outside walls of ancient Pompeii.
4 August 2026
Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of a Roman villa just outside the walls of ancient Pompeii. The four-wheeled vehicle, made of wood and iron,…
MoreRoman lead seals as trace of everyday administration
3 August 2026
Rome is associated with legions, aqueducts, and great emperors, but the empire’s efficiency is equally revealed by small objects: seals, plaques, and stamps. Lead bullae,…
MoreOldest lorica segmentata discovered in Kalkriese
2 August 2026
The archaeological site in Kalkriese, Lower Saxony, Germany, presented the results of the conservation of a unique artifact: the oldest and best-preserved example of Roman…
MoreRemarkable fresco from Pompeii has been restored to its former glory. It depicts the story of Ariadne and Dionysus.
31 July 2026
Pompeii has once again proven that even after nearly two thousand years, it can still surprise archaeologists. This time, researchers have unveiled the partially reconstructed…
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