Archaeologists in Budapest have discovered the remains of a large Roman structure located within the ancient settlement of Aquincum. Built likely in the late 3rd or 4th century CE, the structure is notable for its unusual layout and substantial size; however, its exact purpose remains unknown.

Remains of a building dating back to the Roman Imperial period have been discovered at Villa Celimontana in Rome. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms featuring interiors decorated with mosaics and frescoes. The exact nature of the structure has not yet been determined; researchers are considering, among other possibilities, that it was a prestigious residence belonging to a wealthy family, though it is also possible that part of the complex was linked to the barracks of the Fifth Cohort of the vigiles – Rome’s firefighters and night watch.

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 lorica segmentata, or segmented armor used by legionaries in the early imperial period. The discovery provides new insights into the armament of the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Augustus and the development of legionary equipment.

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 vault of the banqueting hall, decorated with exceptional frescoes depicting Ariadne and Dionysus. The discovery not only impresses with its level of craftsmanship but also allows for a better understanding of the significance of Greek mythology for the inhabitants of the Roman Empire.

During a family trip to the Negev Desert in Israel, an 8-year-old boy made an extraordinary discovery. While searching for “interesting things” among the stones, he came across a small fragment of an ancient figurine that had been lying in the desert for nearly 1,700 years. The find turned out to be an exceptionally rare artifact dating back to the 4th century CE, a time when the region was under the rule of the Roman Empire.

Archaeologists exploring the site of the former Roman city of Mursa in present-day Croatia have made a remarkable discovery. At the bottom of an ancient well, they found the skeletons of seven Roman soldiers who died nearly 1,800 years ago. Recent research suggests they may have perished during one of the most turbulent civil wars in the history of the Roman Empire.

Archaeologists in Scotland have made a remarkable discovery that once again demonstrates just how far north the Roman Empire reached. Beneath domestic gardens in the village of Bearsden, the remains of a previously unknown Roman military fort associated with the Antonine Wall – the empire’s northernmost frontier – have been discovered.

Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Roman sanctuary beneath modern-day Frankfurt, shedding new light on mysterious rituals practiced on the borders of the Roman Empire. Scientists are even considering the possibility of human sacrifice.

At the end of May, the British city of Chichester will once again become a living museum of the Roman era. As part of the annual “Chichester Roman Week,” residents and visitors will be able to travel back almost 2,000 years and experience life in Roman Britain.

During revitalisation work on Almadraba Beach in Alicante, Spain, a marble head dating back to the Roman Empire was discovered. The find, dating back to the 1st or 2nd century CE, may represent Venus.