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Pair of ancient Roman boxing gloves unearthed
VIDEO 2-21-2018 |
10
The well-preserved gloves were discovered during the excavation of a Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall.
Mystery of deadly Roman 'Gate to Hell' solved
2-19-2018 | 3
Scientists have determined what made the notorious Roman cave so deadly to those who ventured inside.
Roman Tantalus bowl was a practical joke
1-1-2018 | 0
Researchers have identified what is thought to be the earliest known example of a physical practical joke.
Woman receives $284 billion electricity bill
VIDEO 12-27-2017 | 8
Pennsylvania resident Mary Horomanski couldn't believe what she was reading when she received the bill.
Man finds huge haul of Roman coins in a field
10-1-2017 | 7
Thought to be worth more than $250,000, the once-in-a-lifetime discovery was made using a metal detector.
Lost city of Neapolis discovered in Tunisia
9-3-2017 | 2
Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a long-lost Roman city that was destroyed by a tsunami.
Archaeologists discover 'little Pompeii'
VIDEO 8-3-2017 | 3
An exceptionally well-preserved Roman neighborhood has been unearthed in south-eastern France.
Ancient Roman sarcophagus found in London
7-19-2017 | 2
Archaeologists working near Borough Market have discovered a coffin dating back over 1,600 years.
How has Roman concrete lasted 2,000 years ?
7-4-2017 | 6
The remarkable longevity of Roman sea piers has proven something of a mystery to modern engineers.
Pigeon makes its nest inside woman's kitchen
4-23-2017 | 9
When Genevieve Roman returned to her apartment recently she discovered that she had a new roommate.
Mystery surrounds object found in Romania
10-21-2016 | 135
A strange aluminium object unearthed in Romania in 1973 is thought to date back up to 250,000 years.
Skeleton found at the Antikythera shipwreck
VIDEO 9-20-2016 | 2
Divers have unearthed 2,000-year-old skeletal remains within the wreckage of a Roman-era cargo ship.
How did Hannibal's army get across the Alps ?
4-6-2016 | 8
Samples of horse dung have helped to solve one of the most enduring mysteries of classical warfare.
Roman sword allegedly found off Oak Island
12-17-2015 | 83
A remarkable new find has suggested that the Romans may have visited North America 2,000 years ago.
Ancient shipwreck filled with Roman 'ketchup'
12-13-2015 | 15
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Roman vessel carrying thousands of jars of seasoning.
Huge hoard of 4,000 Roman coins unearthed
11-20-2015 | 7
A treasure trove of more than 4,000 bronze and silver Roman coins has been discovered in Switzerland.
Gladiator Colosseum unearthed in Tuscany
11-12-2015 | 13
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient amphitheater similar to the Colosseum in Rome.
Marble Medusa head unearthed in Roman ruins
10-23-2015 | 10
A remnant of the past has been discovered among the remains of an ancient first century Roman city.
Ancient treasure trove found in Transylvania
10-1-2015 | 12
Two large stashes of bronze weapons and jewellery dating back 2,700 years have been found in Romania.
Pre-Roman era tomb unearthed in Pompeii
VIDEO 9-22-2015 | 3
A remarkably well preserved tomb has been discovered at the site of the infamous volcanic disaster.
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