Archaeologist earns big at auction with sale of ancient gold and silver Roman coins
Discovering ancient treasure can mean a lot of money for the lucky finder. According to a press release from Noonan's Mayfair, the London auction house which handled the coins' sale, 34-year-old archaeologist George Ridgway discovered the collection of more than 680 gold and silver coins with a metal detector in September 2019. The coins were […]
Archaeologists Find Remains Of ‘Strategic’ 2,000-Year-Old Roman War Camp
According to an August 29 press release, archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown Roman military garrison in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, shedding new light on the Roman Empire's strategic presence in the Alps. This discovery Announced It was discovered by the Swiss Canton of Graubünden in cooperation with the Vindonissa Professorship at the University […]
Titanic Expedition Discovers Roman Goddess Statue Lost For Decades
The RMS Titanic, the first expedition since 2010 to the famous 112-year-old sunken shipwreck, has successfully captured on film footage thought to have been lost for decades, The Associated Press reported Monday. The “Diana of Versailles” statue, photographed by the expedition, was last seen in 1986. ReportedThe Georgia-based company organizing the expedition owns the rights […]
Wrestling legend Afa Anoa’i, uncle of Roman Reigns, dead at 81
Professional wrestling legend Afa Anoa’i passed away this week, his family announced. He was 81 years old. His daughter, Vale Anoa’i, confirmed the news via X, writing, “Today all of our lives have changed irrevocably. I love you so much, Dad. No words can express it.” Anoa’i and his brother Sika, who died in June […]
Archaeologists Discover Hidden 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic
Archaeologists have unearthed a well-preserved Roman mosaic in the Roman city of Wroxeter in northwest England, reports said on Wednesday. This is the first discovery in the area since 1859. CNNThe mosaic features intricate designs of fish and dolphins painted in vibrant white, red, blue and yellow hues and likely dates to the early 2nd […]
Mark Zuckerberg unveils giant statue of his wife Priscilla Chan in a nod to Roman tradition
If your wife is happy then your life is happy, right? Tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg has shown his love for his wife, Priscilla Chan, by gifting her a giant sculpture of her likeness in a tribute to her Roman heritage. “Reviving the Roman tradition of making a sculpture of your wife,” Zuckerberg, 40, captioned the […]
New Study Of Lead Ingots Sheds Light On The Roman Way Of Life
Researchers have shed more light on the economic activity of the Roman Empire from three ancient lead ingots discovered in Córdoba, Spain. The discovery could shed new insight into the Roman trade in metals, which some say may have played a role in the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Construction workers building the Maghreb-Europe […]
Roman Reigns makes long-awaited WWE return at SummerSlam
Roman Reigns will return to reclaim control of WWE’s Bloodline and will likely begin his first run as a babyface in over four years. The former WWE Universal Undefeated Champion made his long-awaited return to WWE television on Saturday night at SummerSlam at Cleveland Stadium. Roman Reigns will return at SummerSlam on August 3rd. WWE […]
Archaeologists discover underwater mosaic believed to date back to Roman Empire
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Ancient Roman Appian Way Included in UNESCO World Heritage List
ROME (AP) — Italy’s ancient Roman Via Appia was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th such addition. With a total length of over 800 kilometres (500 miles), the Via Appia, known as the “Queen of Roads”, is the oldest and most important of the great roads built by the […]