Roman Archaeology

Scientists Identify the Use of Massive 1,000-Liter Roman Vessels Unearthed at Ostia, Italy

Scientists have long wondered what ancient Romans stored inside the massive ceramic vessels found at Ostia, the port city that once served as Rome's commercial gateway. Now, a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science offers the first...

Who Was Evander, the Greek Founder of Rome?

Despite Romulus being famous as the founder of Rome, ancient Greek and Roman records show that the city had actually already been founded by a Greek king named Evander. He was allegedly an important figure in the history of...

1,500-Year-Old Knives Reveal Daily Life in Ancient Hadrianopolis

Four knives believed to be roughly 1,500 years old have been unearthed at ancient Hadrianopolis in modern-day Turkey. The discovery sheds new light on how people lived and worked at the site during the Late Roman and Early Byzantine...

Archaeologists Unearth Wales’ Largest Roman Villa Ever

Archaeologists have uncovered what is believed to be the largest Roman villa ever discovered in Wales, a rare and well-preserved structure that could significantly reshape understanding of Roman-era life in the region. The structure was identified beneath Margam Country Park...

Forgotten Roman Complex Emerges Near Switzerland’s Limmat River

A long-buried Roman complex discovered near the Limmat River is changing how historians understand Roman influence in northern Switzerland. What was once believed to be a trade and storage area now appears to have served administrative and political functions,...

Ancient Fossil Turned Amulet Found at Roman Site in Spain

Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered a 2,000-year-old fossil that was deliberately modified and likely worn as jewelry, offering rare insight into Roman-era beliefs about nature and spirituality. The ancient fossil amulet, discovered at a Roman settlement in Galicia, marks...

Greek Antiquities Return to Thessaloniki Metro

On Thursday, the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that antiquities which were previously relocated during excavations of the Thessaloniki Metro will be displayed at the new Venizelos Station. The antiquities were discovered during the second round of excavations...