Roman-era settlement and mysterious burial unearthed in Delbrück-Bentfeld

Archaeologists in the eastern German village of Delbrück-Bentfeld have completed a months-long excavation that uncovered a multi-period Roman-era settlement and a well-preserved burial ground, providing rich insights into life in the region from the 2nd to the 5th century CE. The excavation, under the direction of the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL), started in November 2024 […]

Rare Roman mosaics found near ancient Ovilava in Austria reveal luxury villa with dolphin artwork
Archaeologists uncovered an extraordinary Roman villa complex on Reinberg Hill at Thalheim bei Wels, Austria, containing three well-preserved mosaic floors that shed new light on Alpine Roman culture. The discovery, released by a joint team from OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg, is presented as one of Upper Austria’s most significant recent archaeological […]
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Emperor Titus’ Sole Mistake: A Mysterious Deathbed Confession

A little over two years into his imperial administration, the Roman emperor Titus (r. 79-81 CE) and a retinue of followers traveled to the Sabine countryside for a respite. As they made the overland journey, Titus quickly realized something was amiss. He developed a dangerously high fever, and his servants rushed him toward a farmhouse close to Reate. Along the way, Titus’ condition worsened…

Roman burial of infant twins in Croatia linked to lead poisoning
In the Croatian coastal town of Trogir, archaeologists have uncovered a haunting burial in the Roman cemetery of Dragulin that sheds light on infant mortality, maternal health, and social customs in the Roman period. The 2016 excavation, which took place during the construction of a private parking lot, revealed the remains of fraternal twin infants […]
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