'Hermetically sealed' Roman sarcophagus frozen in time for 1,700 years finally opened by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Budapest, Hungary, opened a rare and untouched Roman sarcophagus for the first time in 1,700 years, finding ...
The Hill

Archaeologists uncover centuries-old Roman figure

An ancient wood figure believed to date back 2,000 years to the Roman period was uncovered by archaeologists this past summer. They initially thought it was a degraded piece of wood but as the ...

1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus unearthed, revealing treasures buried with woman of "higher social status"

When researchers carefully lifted the lid, they uncovered a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of artifacts.

Ancient Roman slaves often ate better than ordinary people, new discoveries show

While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food ...
Washington Times

2,000-year-old Roman road used by the real Macbeth unearthed in Scotland

A Roman road dating to the 1st century was unearthed in a garden near Stirling, Scotland. The road, city officials said Thursday, was used by centuries of leaders, including the real Macbeth.
Hyperallergic

Ancient Rome and the Myth of the Black Avenger

Original illustration by Auguste Raffet, engraving by Hébert, “Attack and take of the Crête-à-Pierrot” (March 24, 1802) (image via Wikimedia Commons) New scholarship focused on the Haitian Revolution ...
Greek Reporter

Shepherd in Turkey Finds Roman-Era Stele With Carved Human Figures and Greek Inscription

A shepherd walking through the highlands of Mugla’s Seydikemer district discovered a Roman‑era grave stele bearing carved ...
ExtremeTech

Scientists Figure Out Why Roman Buildings Have Survived For So Long

The Roman Pantheon, Colosseum, and other landmarks each draw more than 7 million visitors per year. It’s only fair: For more than 2,000 years, the buildings have presented tangible evidence of the ...