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Battered Roman-era skull with signs of violent trauma and a possible brain tumor unearthed in Spain
By Emily Cooke published
Archaeologists uncover a skull up to 1,800 years old with a lesion they say hints at a brain tumor. But not everyone agrees.
'Exceptional' 1,800-year-old sarcophagus unearthed in France held woman of 'special status'
By Sascha Pare published
Archaeologists excavating an ancient necropolis have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus containing the remains of a second-century woman, who was buried with oil lamps and accessories.
2 rare Roman cavalry swords from 1,800 years ago discovered by UK metal detectorist
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A metal detectorist unearthed a pair of swords once used by the Roman cavalry.
'It's a dream': 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists discovered four well-preserved Roman swords that were likely hidden in a cave in Israel during a revolt.
Ancient Roman walls discovered in Swiss Alps are an 'archaeological sensation'
By Laura Geggel published
Archaeologists have unearthed ancient Roman walls in the foothills of the Swiss Alps.
8-year-old unearths Roman-era silver coin in school sandbox
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A young boy in Germany discovered a silver coin dating to the ancient Roman Empire.
Ancient Roman boat from empire's frontier unearthed in Serbian coal mine
By Tom Metcalfe published
Coal miners found the remains of a Roman boat that likely supplied an ancient frontier city and military headquarters.
Rare 'Ides of March' dagger coin minted by Brutus after Julius Caesar's murder goes to auction
By Kristina Killgrove published
Brutus minted the silver denarius as a way to pay his troops in the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination.
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