Discoveries and news in Rome
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Fragment of Roman road has been discovered in Switzerland
In Cologny (south-western Switzerland), a fragment of a Roman road was discovered, which is 60 meters long. The excavated road was 6.5 to 7 meters wide and allowed traffic in both directions. According to the researchers, the trail could connect ... Read more
Impressive ancient winery has been discovered
Archaeologists unearthed the impressive ancient winery in 2017 and 2018, but have only now released the results of their research. The production site is just 7.5 km south of Rome. As the researchers explain, this place could have been the ... Read more
Both men and women worked in Roman brickyard
Researchers have revealed the latest findings from archaeological excavations at Priors Hall Park, Corby, Northamptonshire, East Anglia, on the site of the remains of a Roman brickworks. Archaeologists at the excavation site found six tons of remains of Roman roof ... Read more
Roman mosaic is being unveiled in Colchester
In the 1980s, a fragment of a Roman mosaic was discovered in Colchester, which is located under the present-day shops. The decision to further unveil the monument was made recently. Currently, work is underway to fully reveal the mosaic.
Roman altar discovered in England
In Leicester, central England, a stone object has been discovered that researchers believe may be a Roman private altar. The artifact was found in the basement of a Roman building, on the walls of which traces of paintings have been ... Read more
Roman remains from 1600 years ago have been discovered
In northern England, in the town of Garforth, a lead coffin was discovered containing a 1,600-year-old skeleton believed to have belonged to a Roman aristocrat. The coffin was located in an ancient cemetery where, in total, human remains belonging to ... Read more
Floor mosaic of older house discovered in Pompeii
In Pompeii, a floor mosaic of an older house was discovered. After the earthquake in 62 CE, the house was ruined and part of the bathhouse and shops were built in this place. The discovery took place on the central ... Read more
Greek manuscript reveals Roman rules of behavior
A recently published translation of Greek manuscripts used by Greek-speaking students reveals what principles of social life were taught in ancient Rome. The manuscript was compiled and translated into English by Professor Eleanor Dickey, and then published in the new ... Read more
Computers help scientists analyze papyrus from Herculaneum
Scientists use artificial intelligence to scan a charred Roman papyrus, from which we can learn more about Alexander the Great and his generals. Charred scrolls of papyrus have been preserved in the library in the so-called The Villa of the ... Read more
Remains of four teenagers from Roman times have been found in Pompeii
In 2016, archaeologists found the remains of four teenagers from Roman times in an antique shop near Pompeii. In addition, gold coins and jewellery were found. The children must have sought refuge from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ... Read more
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