Will scientists be able to confirm body of Pliny the Elder?
Pliny the Elder died during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. Scientists want to confirm that the body found a hundred years ago belonged to the famous fleet commander and writer.
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Discoveries and news in Rome
All the latest information about discoveries from the world of ancient Romans. I encourage you to let me know about any Roman news and to indicate any corrections or inaccuracies. I try to search for material everywhere, but it is natural that not everything will be noticed by me.
2,000-year-old grave of warrior from Britannia was discovered
A 2,000-year-old warrior’s grave was discovered in Walberton, southern England. The discovery happened by accident during construction works.
Did victims of Vesuvius die more slowly than previously thought?
The latest research of the team of scientists in “Antiquity” conducted on the remains of 152 victims of Vesuvius from 79 CE, suggests that the temperature that surprised the hiding residents was not as high as previously thought.
In northern England, skeleton and “tile factory” from Roman times were discovered
In northern England, south of the village of Bridekirk, a skeleton from Roman times was found in 2017, with numerous coins, fragments of ceramics, furnace foundations and pieces of highly specialized Roman heating tiles that were laid under the floor to allow heating of the room through the hypocaustum system.
Roman treasure from Shropshire – hacksilver
In West England, Shropshire, in 2018, three treasure hunters found an amazing treasure in the field – numerous cut silver coins, dishes or tableware, used as a means of payment.
Roman remains were found in south Wales
In south Wales, in the town of Llanwern, Roman remains from the 2nd-4th century CE were found. Discovered among others Roman buildings and artifacts.
“Nocturnes du Samedi” in Louvre
The Louvre Museum boasts one of the finest collections of ancient art in the world. If you have the opportunity to be in Paris on Saturday, it’s worth knowing that the Louvre Museum is organizing the so-called Nocturnes du Samedi on the first Saturday of the month.
Roman walls collapsed in Chester
In Chester, in the north-west of England, a fragment of the defensive walls, dating back to Roman times, collapsed. The developer violated the construction during construction works.
Roman villa was discovered in Dorchester
A Roman villa was discovered around Dorchester (southwestern England). According to the researchers, it was thought that this place was destroyed in the mid-nineteenth century. However, they were managed to find remains of buildings with interesting mosaics.
