Discoveries and news in Rome
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Sensational find in Gloucestershire
In the British county of Gloucestershire (south-west England), an extraordinary archaeological discovery was made, which began completely by accident – with the discovery of two Roman swords by an amateur with a metal detector. This discovery became the impetus for ... Read more
First intact Roman jar discovered in Ireland
Archaeologists excavating at Drumanagh Fort, north of Dublin, Ireland, have discovered an unprecedented artifact – an intact Roman jug. Previously, only fragments of Roman vessels had been found, but never a complete vessel. The finds demonstrate the intensity of the ... Read more
Extraordinary find in ancient Liternum
In Giugliano, Italy (near Naples), on the site of the former Roman settlement of Liternum, archaeologists have made a spectacular discovery – they have uncovered a 2,000-year-old necropolis with a unique tomb, probably belonging to a gladiator. Among the graves, ... Read more
Discovery of relief of Roman goddess of victory in Vindolanda
In May 2025, a pair of volunteers discovered a relief of the winged Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England. The 47 cm high relief was found in the rubble of a former infantry ... Read more
Amazing fresco discovered in Pompeii
In Pompeii, in Insula 10 (Casa del Tiaso) in Region IX, archaeologists have discovered an exceptional fresco depicting rituals related to the cult of Dionysus. It is located in the large banquet hall and decorates three walls of the room, ... Read more
Latest discovery in Pompeii: a family’s dramatic attempt to save themselves
Archaeologists have uncovered moving evidence of a family’s desperate attempt to survive the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE in a house named “Helle and Phrixus” after a fresco of the mythological siblings. The remains of four people, including a ... Read more
Sculpture of Mercury discovered in Turkey
Marble statue of Mercury (Greek Hermes), the messenger god and patron of trade, from the Roman Empire (2nd-3rd century CE) was discovered in the ancient city of Aspendos (southern Turkey). The discovery was made during recent excavations in the nymphaeum. ... Read more
New Roman frescoes were discovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery in Pompeii – beautiful frescoes depicting rituals related to Dionysian mysteries were uncovered. This is one of the best-preserved paintings presenting such events. Frescoes show Dionysus surrounded by nymphs and satires, as well as initiation ... Read more
Sensational discovery near Częstochowa – Roman sword from 2000 years ago
In January 2025, members of the Inventum Association, Rafał Proszowski and Mariusz Lampa, discovered in the northern Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, a Roman sword from nearly 2000 years ago. The artifact, probably a two-rear spatha used by the Roman trough, was found ... Read more
Discovery of Roman helmet in Denmark
Archaeologists in Denmark made an extraordinary discovery in December 2024, digging up a 1600-year-old Roman helmet and German weapons. In the Danish Lejre (eastern day) treasure hunters found a fragment of the Roman helmet, and with it other items such ... Read more
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