Archeology
1,800-year-old shield reveals the glory days of the Roman Empire
A shield made of wood and leather dating to around 250 AD is one of the few complete Roman artifacts ever found.
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Archeology
What was the fate of the city destroyed for opposing the Roman Empire?
The ruins at Fregellae, about 90 km southeast of Rome, date from the siege and destruction of the city by Roman troops in 125 BC.
Archeology
Discovered a Roman city in the Pyrenees
Archaeological treasures recently unearthed in the Pyrenees have revealed an ancient Roman imperial city and a section of the Via Domitia.
History
Greek Fire - The Secret Weapon of the Eastern Roman Empire
Greek fire is one of history's most influential military inventions, but its formula remains a mystery to this day.
History
Top 5 unusual goods considered by the Romans to be extremely valuable
Roman civilization was a time when ordinary citizens could buy goods from all over the world. For them, anything that is trendy or provides entertainment is appreciated,…
Archeology
The mystery of the 2,000-year-old dog head statue buried under the road surface: the entrance to the 'world of the dead'
A strange dog head statue was discovered just half a meter below the road surface. More interestingly, it led to the larger discovery of a Roman burial complex 2,000 yea…
Archeology
Discovered 'terrible treasure', up to 5,500 ancient coins buried in the river
Thousands of silver coins were hidden about 1,800 years ago for unknown reasons, during the flourishing Roman Empire.
Archeology
A 2,000-year-old Roman warrior's silver-encrusted dagger found
A metal detectorist unearths an ornate dagger buried in the ground by Roman soldiers to celebrate victory thousands of years ago.
History
Holy Roman Empire - The strangest empire in history
The Holy Roman Empire was not divine, not Roman, nor really an empire.
History
How dark was the Dark Ages in human history?
The fall of the Roman Empire did not turn Europe into a region dominated by violence. Those are the misconceptions of previous historians.
Archeology
What caused the ancient Roman republic to collapse?
Scientists believe that the volcanic eruption 2,500 years ago caused a global climate disaster that led to widespread famine in 43 BC.
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Life of a citizen of the Roman Empire in ancient times: Every day must survive
Let's go back in time to see if it was easy for us to live in the Roman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in history, today.
Archeology
Israel discovered 1,400-year-old iron nails and hammers from Eastern Rome
According to the IAA Antiquities Agency, only 20 ancient hammers are currently recorded in the national antiquities database, including six of the Eastern Roman Empire p…
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The most powerful Empire ever defeated the Roman Empire and ended after 'bullying' Russia
The Ottoman Empire (Turkey) lasted for 623 years, defeating stunned opponents like the Roman Empire, but when it came to fighting Russia, it began to decline without bra…
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The truth falls back on the culprit who burned into Rome
According to many documents, one of the wildest, craziest actions of the tyrant Nero is to order burned to Rome. is that true?