Smithsonian Magazine

Archaeologists Excavating a Roman Fort in Britain Discovered a Rare Red Gemstone Engraved With a Surprising Design

The intaglio was likely set in a signet ring and used to stamp correspondence at Bremenium, a military outpost located ...
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Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's Wall

Archaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall. Excavations at a Roman fort in ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Building Found in Hungary Solves Mystery of Roman Emperor Valentinian’s Death

Archaeologists in Hungary uncovered an ancient building that may reveal the truth behind Roman Emperor Valentinian's death.
Archaeology

Carved Jewel Uncovered at Roman Fort in Northern England

BBC News reports that an intaglio that may have been set as a signet ring, Roman pottery, military items, jewelry, and a ...
Ancient Origins

Rare Roman Cupid Intaglio Discovered at Northern England Fort

The exceptional find emerged during the fifth consecutive season of excavations at this Roman outpost, which lies north of Hadrian's Wall, reports the BBC. Volunteer Barry Mead discovered the precious ...

Digitizing the layers of Rome

When Junior Professor Catherine Teitz leaves the front door, she steps right into her research field. "I live in Mainz's ...
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Archaeologists Excavated Mysterious Ruins—and Uncovered an Ancient Roman Fort

Austrian ruins previously known as the Desolate Castle were actually once a Roman bridgehead fort. The site served as a strategic trade crossing for the Danube River as part of the historic Amber Road ...