1,700-year old ancient Roman tomb discovered in Tarhuna city, Libya
Last year, archaeologists were witness to the magnificence of ancient Roman legacy on Libyan soil with the discovery of an impressive villa at Ptolemais, which…
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10 bizarrely barbarous practices from history you should know about
As we have discussed previously, history is replete with wondrous inventions, courageous encounters, and mysterious achievements. However, mirroring many of our modern day brutalities, history does have its…
Gallo-Roman necropolis revealed at the French city of Mâcon
A preventive archaeological excavation carried out by INRAP at the city of Mâcon (in east-central France) revealed the remains of a necropolis dated from circa…
Oldest known inscription bearing the name ‘Jerusalem’ found on a Roman column
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a 2,100-year old inscription probably contains the earliest known mention of Jerusalem in its full name (as it is spelled…
Enormous Roman era building unearthed near Mit Rahina Museum in Giza, Egypt
An enormous Roman era building has been uncovered at the Hod El-Demerdash archaeological site in Egypt, approximately 400 meters south of the Mit Rahina Museum…
Ancient ‘comics’ on colorful mural found inside Roman tomb in Jordan
Inside an ancient Roman tomb unearthed recently in Jordan, archaeologists have found a unique comics like mural showcasing life as it might have been in…
Augustus Caesar -10 things you should know about Rome’s first emperor
The first and one of the greatest Roman emperors, Augustus Caesar (and his reign of 40 years) embodied the transition of the ancient Roman state…
Exquisite Roman mosaic depicting two birds perched on a vessel found in Avenches, Switzerland
Portions of an intricate Roman mosaic depicting two birds perched on a vessel have been discovered in the Swiss municipality of Avenches, in the canton…
Amateur detectorist strikes ‘gold’ with a high-value Roman signet ring
Touted as one of the significant discoveries made in Somerset’s recent history, Jason Massey, an amateur detectorist, came across an ancient Roman signet ring made…
Yet another magnificent mosaic unveiled at Lod, Israel
In a fortuitous turn of events, archaeological excavations carried out at Lod for the upcoming Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center (that will…
