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Israel unearths ancient Roman swords, javelin stolen by Jewish rebels

The weapons cache was most likely hidden by Jewish rebels some 1,900 years ago after being seized from Roman forces.

Ancient fragments paint a picture of Roman emperor Hadrian’s daily life

The fragments shed light of Hadrian's trips to Africa and more.

Arch of ancient Roman aqueduct collapses overnight in Caesarea

The Antiquities Authority said it had warned local authorities the arch was in danger of collapsing.

4th century Roman ship uncovered by Serbian coal miners

The vessel was probably part of a river fleet serving Viminacium, the sprawling and highly-developed Roman city of 45,000 people.

By REUTERS
03/08/2023

Rebel Jewish coin dating to anti-Roman revolt discovered in Israel

A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew.

Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?

A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena.

Stone head, thought to be from Roman Emperor Caligula’s ship, found in Italian lake

Large ships constructed by Roman Emperor Caligula were extracted from the lake in the 1930s but were destroyed during World War II.

A Spanish police officer looks over a street in Barcelona after a van ramming attack there killed 13

Spain police seize 1,900-year-old Roman bust amid trove of archaeological treasures

Police found the artworks in a storage room in Baena - a town near Cordoba - and said a married couple had been arrested on suspicion of trying to sell art treasures on the black market.

By REUTERS
26/06/2023

Archaeologists discover ancient Roman mausoleum in the UK

Surrounding the mausoleum, archaeologists discovered 80 Roman burials, copper bracelets from the period, glass beads, a bone comb, more coins, and some pottery.

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