Discoveries and news in Rome
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“Gladiator 2” is coming – sequel to famous blockbuster movie
Over the years, it was considered to continue the blockbuster movie from 2000 – “Gladiator” – in which the main role was played by Russel Crowe. The story of an enslaved Roman general who had to fight for his life ... Read more
Pot from Roman times in England discovered
On the beach in Birchington (south-east England), two parts of Roman ceramics have been discovered that fit perfectly together. The first, top part of the clay pot was found a few weeks ago. Now the second, lower part of the ... Read more
Roman brooch from 1800 years ago discovered
A person with a metal detector discovered a 1800-year-old copper Roman brooch with a palindrome (the phrase sounding the same from left to right and from right to left) engraved on it – “RMA”. The discovery was made on the ... Read more
Discovered sculpture of Roman hand is “hand of a god”
A hand sculpture found in the Roman fort of Vindolanda was probably associated with the cult of Jupiter Dolichenus. Scientists suspect that a small god’s image could once be found in the open palm. Jupiter Dolichenus was a mysterious deity ... Read more
Upcoming Museum Night in Rome
During the weekend, around 8 December, during the Italian feast “Annunciation”, museum night takes place in many Roman museums. Admission is for a nominal fee, but you have to be aware of queues. Night wandering around the Capitoline Museum or ... Read more
In Pompeii, found inscription that could change date of Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE
Researchers found an extremely intriguing artifact in Pompeii. From the earth was excavated a wall, and on it a inscription, which was made of charcoal. Probably it was made by a worker who was repairing house. Inscription: XVI (ante) K(alendas) ... Read more
Fragments of Roman glass vessel found in Wales
In the city of Abermagwr (western Wales), were found fragments of a Roman glass vessel, dating back to the 4th century CE. Extracted decorated glass fragments prove the status of villa owners. The discovery took place in a Roman villa ... Read more
“Charming” room with beautiful frescoes was found in Pompeii
After 2, 000 years, in Pompeii, the researchers found another amazing Roman remains. From the ground was extracted a chamber of a Roman villa – called the “House of the Enchanted Garden” – which was uniquely decorated. This is evidenced ... Read more
Discovered Roman villa in Cambridge
Researchers found a remains of a Roman villa in Cambridge. The new Eddington district had already revealed to the researchers two prehistoric funerary monuments, a Roman center, cemeteries, roads. Nobody, however, expected further discoveries. In addition to the remains of ... Read more
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