Archaeologists Found the Tomb of an Actual Roman Soldier From Year Zero
The tomb and its personal artifacts are some of the first true pieces of evidence of an early Roman presence in the area. The ...
Yahoo1 个月
Archaeologists make unprecedented discovery of Roman soldier’s remains from ‘year 0’
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique grave of a Roman soldier “from year 0” in the Netherlands, shedding light on the ancient civilisation’s presence in the region. The 2,000-year-old ...
The Independent1 个月
Archaeologists make unprecedented discovery of Roman soldier’s remains from ‘year 0’
They traced the pottery to ancient Italy, confirming that Flaccus was indeed a Roman soldier. Previous digs in the region, unearthing pottery shreds, could not prove the presence of a settlement ...
BBC1 年
What was life like in the Roman army?
An auxiliary was a soldier who was not a Roman citizen. He was only paid a third of a legionary’s wage. Auxiliaries guarded forts and frontiers but also fought in battles, often in the front ...
Spoons of Strength: Discover the Hidden Tools of Ancient Northern European Warriors
Recent discoveries suggest that small spoon-shaped objects attached to the belts of ancient Northern European warriors might ...
Archaeology1 个月
Tomb of Roman Soldier Named Flaccus Unearthed
HEERLEN, THE NETHERLANDS—The 2,000-year-old tomb of a Roman soldier—including evidence of his name—has been discovered in the city of Heerlen, according to a report from The News & Observer.