One of the great strengths of the Roman army was its ability to evolve over time — tactically, strategically, and technologically. Anything that could give its soldiers an extra edge on the ...

In the 1930s, archaeological excavations at Dura-Europos, Syria, uncovered an unusual battle scene. Skeletal remains buried near the ancient city's western walls indicated that a fight between ...

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in Croatia, uncovering a well filled with the remains of seven individuals believed to be Roman soldiers who died in the Battle of Mursa in 260 CE. A ...

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Movies play a powerful role in shaping our understanding of history. This is especially true for how we visualize the ancient world. Unfortunately for history, the realities of film production and ...

The discovery of a previously unknown Roman villa in rural Rutland during the 2020 lockdown was one of the archaeological stories of the year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...