Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Archaeologists recently unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old knife handle cast in the form of a gladiator at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. The artifact, made of copper alloy, depicts a secutor gladiator, a class of heavily armored fighters known for their…
Archaeologists and volunteers working at an ancient Roman site in the United Kingdom have unearthed a mysterious purple lump that turned out to be an incredibly rare substance once valued more than gold. The excavation, managed by Wardell Armstrong, a…
Recent archaeological excavations at Vindolanda, a Roman garrison site located south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, have unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that bedbugs were introduced to Britain by the Romans. Led by Dr. Andrew Birley, the Vindolanda archaeological team made…
A team of researchers led by archaeologist Dr. Elena Korka, under the auspices of the Directorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of the Ministry of Culture, has unearthed a remarkable treasure trove and significant ancient ruins in Tenea, an ancient…
Archaeologists conducting excavations at Milecastle 46, a small fortlet along Hadrian’s Wall, have discovered a rare Roman steelyard beam. The excavation, part of a 5-year project led by the Vindolanda Trust with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aimed…
Archaeologists have made significant discoveries during the excavation of a Roman bathhouse at Carlisle Cricket Club in England. They uncovered over 1,000 artifacts, including two priceless head sculptures of Roman gods. These sandstone sculptures, believed to date back to around…
During an archaeological excavation near Hadrian’s Wall in England, researchers have made an intriguing discovery: 2000-year-old engraved gems found in the drain of a Roman bathhouse. This bathhouse, located in the Carlisle area of Stanwix, was used by soldiers from…
Archaeologists from Edinburgh have unearthed more than 100 Iron Age settlements in the southwestern regions of Scotland, dating back to the time of Roman presence in the area. Their extensive survey, conducted north of Hadrian’s Wall, aimed to better understand…
