Roman
Long-Lost Roman Gladiator Tomb Unearthed in Italy After Two Millennia
Ancient Gladiator’s Tomb Unearthed in Italy, Revealing Clues to Roman Rituals Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the 2,000-year-old burial site of a Roman gladiator in the ancient city of Liternum, near Naples. The discovery, announced by Italy’s Superintendence of Archaeology, offers rare insights into the lives—and deaths—of these famed warriors. A Gladiator’s Final Resting Place […]
New Study Uncovers Key Factors Behind the Roman Empire’s Mysterious Collapse
Ancient Climate Shift May Have Accelerated Roman Empire’s Collapse Researchers propose that a “Little Ice Age” triggered by volcanic eruptions weakened the Eastern Roman Empire, contributing to its collapse in 1453 CE. The Late Antique Little Ice Age (LALIA), lasting 200–300 years, caused global cooling, crop failures, and plagues that strained the already vulnerable empire. […]
Ancient Roman Manuscript Reveals Firsthand Account of Jesus’ Crucifixion
Ancient Roman Texts Shed Light on Jesus’ Crucifixion Ancient manuscripts from the Roman Empire offer historical insights into the life and death of Jesus Christ. Among these, The Annals by historian Tacitus (56–120 AD) stands out, written just 91 years after Jesus’ death. Covering events from 14–68 AD, Tacitus details Emperor Nero’s persecution of Christians […]
Chloe Brockett Alleges TOWIE Producers ‘Set Her Up’ After ‘Vicious Fight’ with Roman Hackett Led to Exit from ITV Series
Chloe Brockett Accuses TOWIE Producers of Setting Up Fight Leading to Her Exit [Image: Chloe Brockett at an event, caption: "Chloe Brockett claims producers ‘instigated’ a fight that led to her TOWIE exit."] Chloe Brockett, 24, has alleged that producers of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) orchestrated a dramatic on-screen fight with co-star Roman […]
Ancient Roman Basilica Unearthed in London After 2 Millennia Beneath Modern Office Basement
London’s First Roman Basilica Unearthed Beneath Office Block Archaeologists have discovered the remains of London’s first Roman basilica, hidden beneath an office building near Leadenhall Market. Dating to the late 1st century AD, this 2,000-year-old structure was once the political, social, and judicial heart of Roman Londinium—the largest basilica north of the Alps at its […]
Bathroom Fitter Unearths 50 Roman Coins in Leicestershire Field, Valued at £1,500
Bathroom Fitter Unearths “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Roman Coin Hoard David Dunn, a 42-year-old bathroom fitter from Sapcote, Leicestershire, made a stunning discovery in July 2023 while metal detecting in a nearby field. What began as a routine hobby outing turned into a historic find when he uncovered 50 Roman coins dating to the late third century—a haul […]