Discoveries and news in Rome
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Found Roman erotic mosaic in Turkey
In Turkey, a Roman toilet was found with a floor mosaic showing a young man holding his erect phallus. The discovery took place in the south of the country. Person probably represents Narcissus from Greek…Więcej
In Lincolnshire, were found skeletons from Roman times
In North Lincolnshire, near Winterton, in England, a large Roman cemetery from Roman times was discovered. In its area more than 60 burials have been found, which are dated to the 2nd – 4th century…Więcej
Discovered artifact from 2017 may be part of Antikythera mechanism
In 2017, scientists discovered an intriguing disk-shaped artifact on the bottom of the Aegean Sea. As it turned out, it could be another element of the fascinating antique mechanism from Antikythera mechanism. The Antikythera mechanism…Więcej
Discovered fresco showing Leda with swan
In Pompeii, a Roman fresco showing Leda with a swan was discovered. The fresco was in the bedroom (cubiculum) in the house at Via del Vesuvio. Leda – according to Greek mythology – was the…Więcej
Bodies of two tied horses discovered in Pompeii
In Pompeii, were found the remains of two horses, which were tied to the manger, during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The discovery took place in the stable next to the villa of…Więcej
Early Roman settlement found in England
In East Yorkshire (England), the remains of the early Roman settlement were found. Interestingly, only ruins from the 3rd to 4th century CE have been discovered in this region until now. East Yorkshire attracted the…Więcej
Cultural Thursdays at National Archaeological Museum in Naples
Cultural Thursdays at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. From October 25 to May 29 are planned, on average, twice a month for all interested parties, thematic meetings related to antiquity. Entrance is free.Więcej
Discovered Roman center in northern England
In the course of ongoing construction works for a new housing estate in Poulton (northern England), was discovered a Roman resort. According to the researchers, traces in the ground (on wooden stilts forming the base…Więcej
In Pompeii were discovered 5 skeletons
The latest excavations in Pompeii brought new discoveries. Researchers extracted 5 skeletons from the earth. The bones belonged to two women and three children. The discovery was made in the house, on the wall of…Więcej
Roman electoral slogans discovered in Pompeii
In June this year, researchers found in Pompeii Roman electoral slogans that were written on stone slabs. One slogan says: “Please, choose Elvio Sabino, a builder of a worthy state, a good man”. The inscription…Więcej
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