Discoveries and news in Rome
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1,800-year-old Roman mosaic was discovered in Caesarea
In 2018, during excavations in Caesarea (Israel), archaeologists discovered a Roman mosaic that was preserved in good condition. The object is dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. Caesarea was an ancient port that is now…Więcej
Complex Roman networks of mine tunnels were discovered in south of Spain
Discoveries from the south of Spain, in Munigua – the current archaeological site of Sierra Morena – prove that ancient Romans made significant improvements to the copper mine system. Archaeologists are surprised at the level…Więcej
New discoveries in Parioli district of Rome
Remains of a paved Roman road that was probably connected to Via Salaria Vetus and an ancient tomb were discovered in Piazza Pitagora in the Parioli district of Rome. The discovery was made during construction…Więcej
30,000 finds in Lincolnshire
In northern Lincolnshire (England), scientists discovered nearly 30,000 different objects and finds from different historical periods. Among them are ceramics from the Bronze Age and a Roman burial. The excavations are part of a project…Więcej
Ancient barracks from 2nd century discovered during construction works
In 2018, in Rome, during the construction of the metro, an ancient military complex with additional rooms probably belonging to the commander was discovered. Nowhere in the world does metro construction last as long as…Więcej
List of Roman and modern roads on map of Spain
Very interesting material has been published on Twitter by David Montañez, who compiled two maps of the Iberian Peninsula: Roman and Modern. As it turns out, modern highways and roads largely coincide with those built…Więcej
Heavy punishment for hooligans who engraved their names on wall of Colosseum
In August this year, three tourists were caught destroying the walls of the Colosseum by etching their names. Recently, the Italian prosecutor’s office has completed its investigation and it has been decided to charge all…Więcej
Free online course in English about history of Rome
If someone has knowledge of the English language and is interested in participating in a free online course on the history of ancient Rome, he is lucky. The Coursera platform hosts a highly acclaimed lecture…Więcej
60 Roman skeletons discovered beneath swimming pool in York
In 2018, there was an amazing discovery in York (England). During renovation works under the hotel swimming pool, human remains were found, dating back to the Roman period in Britain. The skeletons come from the…Więcej
Pigments have been discovered on Roman stone in Scotland
Using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence, in 2018 scientists discovered traces of red and yellow pigments on distance-measuring stones that are part of the fortifications of the Antonin Wall in Britain. These stones were decorated…Więcej
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