Archaeologists Found the Tomb of an Actual Roman Soldier From Year Zero
A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Heerlen, Netherlands, contained the remains of a Roman soldier. The site was first believed to be a cellar, but was determined to be a tomb after the discovery of ...
How the Roman Army Repaired Its Armor Far From Home
Researchers suggest that when Roman legions were at the empire's remote northern frontiers, they relied on local craftspeople ...
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Archeologists Stumble on Rare Roman Gaming Piece Made From Bone Featuring a Common Ring and Dot Motif
Archeologists Stumble on Rare Roman Gaming Piece Made From Bone Featuring a Common Ring and Dot Motif A Roman gaming piece ...
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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle When it was made: Second century A.D.
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2,000-year-old Roman grave belonging to soldier unearthed in Netherlands
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest Roman grave in Heerlen, Netherlands, which belonged to a Roman soldier named Flaccus ...
2,000-year-old Roman tomb — with personalized bowl — found in Netherlands. See it
The tomb contained “personal items and earthenware dishes,” including a personalized bowl with a nickname written on it: FLAC ...