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Roman snacks discovered under Colosseum
Numerous traces of ancient snacks have been discovered under the Colosseum – figs, grapes, cherries, blackberries, walnuts and others. Bones of dogs, bears and large felines were also found. The discovery was made during excavation…Więcej
Roman cosmetic palette discovered in England
In 2017, near Fremington (North West England), 25 volunteers helped excavate an area of 400 square meters. Community support came when archaeologists reached out for help. Thanks to the great social commitment, it was possible…Więcej
Amazing Roman finds in Vindolanda
A sword, arrowheads and ballistae shells – these are the finds in the excavations carried out in 2017 in the former Roman cavalry barracks in Vindolanda – a Roman camp in northern England. Examination under…Więcej
2,000-year-old Roman baby bottle discovered
In 2017, in the ancient port of the city of Parion (western Turkey), a 2,000-year-old Roman baby bottle was found. The find has a single handle and a special spout-teat. This type of vessel was…Więcej
Roman road discovered in Corbridge
In 2017, scientists managed to discover the remains of a Roman road in England, connecting the Roman city with the fort. For a long time, it was suspected that the former Roman city of Corbridge…Więcej
At bottom of Black Sea discovered ancient and medieval ships
As part of the Black Sea Maritime Archaeological Project – conducted since 2015 – scientists have discovered 60 exceptionally well-preserved ancient and medieval ships at the bottom of the Black Sea. The results of the…Więcej
Three Roman columns have been discovered in Ostia Antica
In 2021, three massive columns were discovered at the bottom of the Tiber River at a depth of 5 meters. The discovery took place in Ostia Antica. Probably the columns fell into the water during…Więcej
Numerous Roman artifacts have been discovered, including “licking” dog
In 2017, a unique treasure was discovered in Gloucestershire (England) – Roman artifacts made of bronze, including a “licking” dog. The objects are dated to the 4th century CE. The lucky explorers are treasure hunters Pete…Więcej
About 600 Roman coins have been discovered in England
In 2017, 35-year-old amateur historian Mike Smale discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman hoard of 600 coins on the farm. The discovery took place in Bridport, in the south of England. Experts estimate the find could be…Więcej
City council of Rome reversed exile of Ovid
In 2017, the city council of Rome decided to recall the famous Roman poet Ovid from 2000 years ago from exile. Thus, the decision of Emperor Octavian Augustus was annulled. In the year 8 CE,…Więcej
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