Fragments of Roman Helmet, Various Weapons Found in Denmark

Fragments of Roman Helmet, Various Weapons Found in Denmark

Archaeologists with the Vejle Museums have actually uncovered a 1,600-year-old weapon offering, consisting of more than 100 spearheads, lances, swords, a chainmail in addition to 2 pieces of a Roman…

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1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany โ€” and it’s tiny

1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany โ€” and it’s tiny

The little gold lock system found in northwest Germany (Image credit: LWL/ S. Brentführer ) A metal detectorist in Germany has actually found a 1,600-year-old mini gold lock that’s one…

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Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds

Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds

Why empires fall is a concern that amazes numerous. In the search for a response, creativity can run wild. Tips have actually emerged in current years that associate the fluctuate…

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Grand tomb of Roman gladiator found in Turkey actually contains the remains of 12 other people

Grand tomb of Roman gladiator found in Turkey actually contains the remains of 12 other people

Archaeologists in Turkey have actually uncovered a 1,800-year-old sarcophagus with engravings suggesting it came from a Roman gladiator called Euphrates. Rather of discovering the gladiator’s remains in the burial place,…

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Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?

Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?

Gladiator battles in ancient Rome were harsh, however did these fighters generally pass away in the arena? (Image credit: peepo by means of Getty Images) Popular media, such as the…

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2,070-Year-Old Roman Wall Built to Contain Gladiator Spartacus and His Army Discovered in Italy

2,070-Year-Old Roman Wall Built to Contain Gladiator Spartacus and His Army Discovered in Italy

Archaeologists have actually determined a 2.7-km- (1.7-mile) long Roman protective wall and ditch– at first built by the Roman basic Marcus Licinius Crassus to consist of the Thracian gladiator and…

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Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack

Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack

The coins are silver “denarii”minted in Rome more than 2,000 years earlier. Some reveal a profile of an unknown head. (Image credit: Regione Siciliana) Archaeologists have actually found a chest…

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Why are so many Roman statues headless?

Why are so many Roman statues headless?

When statues make it through countless years, a couple of chips are to be anticipated. Why is it so typical for Roman statues to be missing their heads? (Image credit:…

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