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1,800-year-old 'Iron Legion' Roman base discovered near 'Armageddon' is largest in Israel
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The Roman military base once housed more than 5,000 soldiers.
Spectacularly preserved Roman-age egg still has its yolk and whites
By Tom Metcalfe published
The egg-citing object may be the oldest unintentionally preserved egg ever found.
Romans kept poisonous, narcotic seeds concealed in bone vials, new discovery reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A hollowed-out animal bone was used by Romans to store a stash of poisonous seeds and is the first-ever evidence of the seeds' use during the Roman era.
Scroll charred in Mount Vesuvius eruption partially deciphered, earning researchers $700,000 prize
By Laura Geggel published
Machine learning has helped decipher part of an ancient carbonized scroll found in a villa that likely once belonged to Julius Caesar’s father-in-law.
Bedbugs plagued Britain 1,900 years ago, Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall reveals
By Laura Geggel published
The earliest known evidence of bedbugs in Britain was found at a first-century fort near Hadrian's Wall.
1st-ever complete Roman 'bed burial' recovered from under London
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
In addition to the funerary items, archaeologists uncovered remnants of a tannery and a 16th-century cemetery.
1st-century villa discovered near Mount Vesuvius may be where Pliny the Elder watched catastrophic eruption
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists think the luxurious villa was where Pliny the Elder first witnessed the massive volcanic eruption that would later claim his life.
Roman-era silver 'toilet spoon' discovered in Wales
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The silver spoon was used to scoop out cosmetics and medications.
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