4th-century earthquake victims in Heraclea Sintica reveal care for disabled in Roman world

Archaeologists working at the site of Heraclea Sintica, a Roman city in what is now southwestern Bulgaria, have uncovered the remains of six men who perished in a catastrophic earthquake in the late 4th century CE. The discovery, in the southwestern corner of the city’s Roman forum, offers a glimpse into the human toll of … Continue reading 4th-century earthquake victims in Heraclea Sintica reveal care for disabled in Roman world