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All the latest information about discoveries from the world of ancient Romans. I encourage you to let me know about any Roman news and to indicate any corrections or inaccuracies. I try to search for material everywhere, but it is natural that not everything will be noticed by me.
In Naples (Italy) a section of the ancient Aqua Augusta aqueduct has been identified. The facility is located under the modern city and was part of one of the branches of a large aqueduct that supplied water to many cities in Campania.
Scientists have discovered traces of three Roman camps in northern Arabia. The westernmost fort was much larger than the other two. The discovery was made by analyzing satellite images.
In Cologny (south-western Switzerland), a fragment of a Roman road was discovered, which is 60 meters long. The excavated road was 6.5 to 7 meters wide and allowed traffic in both directions. According to the researchers, the trail could connect the Roman villa with the main road route.
Archaeologists unearthed the impressive ancient winery in 2017 and 2018, but have only now released the results of their research. The production site is just 7.5 km south of Rome.
Researchers have revealed the latest findings from archaeological excavations at Priors Hall Park, Corby, Northamptonshire, East Anglia, on the site of the remains of a Roman brickworks.
In the 1980s, a fragment of a Roman mosaic was discovered in Colchester, which is located under the present-day shops. The decision to further unveil the monument was made recently. Currently, work is underway to fully reveal the mosaic.
In Leicester, central England, a stone object has been discovered that researchers believe may be a Roman private altar. The artifact was found in the basement of a Roman building, on the walls of which traces of paintings have been preserved.
In northern England, in the town of Garforth, a lead coffin was discovered containing a 1,600-year-old skeleton believed to have belonged to a Roman aristocrat.
In Pompeii, a floor mosaic of an older house was discovered. After the earthquake in 62 CE, the house was ruined and part of the bathhouse and shops were built in this place. The discovery took place on the central street of Pompeii, via dell’Abbondanza.
A recently published translation of Greek manuscripts used by Greek-speaking students reveals what principles of social life were taught in ancient Rome.
