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'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.
'Exceptional' winged Medusa discovered in Roman-era mosaic in Spain
By Laura Geggel published
The 1,800-year-old Medusa mosaic was discovered in the remains of lavish Roman-era house in western Spain.
Ruins of ancient Roman emperor Nero's theater unearthed in 'exceptional' discovery in Rome
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists in Rome think they may have found Nero's theater during a hotel excavation.
Evidence of Roman-era 'death magic' used to speak with the deceased found near Jerusalem
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers think the morbid practice originated with pagan people who settled in the region after the Romans drove out the Jews.
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