Discoveries and news in Rome
This page is also available in: Polish (polski)
Reconstruction of villa of Pliny the Younger
Reconstruction of the villa Pliny the Younger in the city of Laurentum, in Latium, between Ostia and Lavinium. Pliny the Younger mentions his beautiful villa Laurentina in one of his letters to his friend Gallus.…Więcej
3 Roman shipwrecks were discovered in port of Alexandria
At the bottom of the eastern port of Alexandria, 3 Roman shipwrecks, an Egyptian votive candle for the god Osiris, and some minor artefacts were discovered. Among other finds, there are head (probably Mark Antony)…Więcej
Coin from Bar-Kochba uprising was discovered
Scientists found a bronze coin that dates back to 132 CE, the moment of the famous Jewish uprising, the so-called Bar-Kochba rebellion that targeted the Roman occupation. Until now, scientists believed that the insurgents were…Więcej
Roman legionaries in Poland?
Amazing news spread around the Polish media. Scientists reportedly found remains of Roman equestrian equipment and legionaries’ clothing. Most artefacts were found between the villages of Gąski and Wierzbiczany (Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodeship). Treasure hunters found Roman…Więcej
Mausoleum from 3rd century CE was found in Serbia
In eastern Serbia, the remains of a Roman mausoleum from the 3rd century CE were found. The discovery took place at an excavation site in Viminacium, east of Belgrade, near the town of Kostolac. Archaeologists…Więcej
Scientists trying to recreate Roman refrigerator
In 2018, in the Swiss city of Kaiseraugst (the northern part of the country), which in Roman times was called Augusta Raurica, scientists found an interesting example of a Roman house. Namely, it had a…Więcej
First horse remains were discovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Roman villa in Pompeii, with the remains of the first horse in Pompeii. Excavation work began last year, in August. The covering happened in the northern district…Więcej
Archaeologists have discovered 1st-century Roman triumphal arch in ancient Trimontium
Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of the Roman triumphal arch in ancient Trimontium (the present city of Plovdiv in Bulgaria). The remains date back to the 1st century CE. The base of the arch (3.6…Więcej
Polish researchers discovered Bassania – lost city from antiquity
In 2018, Polish scientists in Albania found the remains of the lost city of Bassania. This center may have been destroyed by the Romans at the turn of the century. The discovery took place in…Więcej
“Tomb of athletes” was found near Rome
Scientists have found a unique find near Rome. During the excavation works carried out to extract the remains of the aqueduct, the burial site was brought to daylight, in which, apart from the skeletons, there…Więcej
IMPERIUM ROMANUM needs your support!
If you like the content I collect on the website and share it on social media channels, I will be grateful for your support. Even the smallest amounts will allow me to pay for further corrections and improvements on the site and pay for the server.
Support IMPERIUM ROMANUM!
Discover secrets of ancient Rome!
If you want to be up to date with the newest articles on the website and discoveries from ancient Rome, subscribe to the newsletter, which is sent each Saturday.
Subscribe to newsletter!