Romans
The ancient city of Rome became the heart of a sprawling empire that lasted for hundreds of years, and we're still unearthing ship-loads of Roman artifacts, mystifying treasures and even forts around 2,000 years later.
At Live Science, our expert writers and editors follow the work of historians and archeologists to bring you the most compelling discoveries and facts about the Romans. From their unusual superstitions to the rise and fall of the once-mighty empire, check out the latest news, features and articles about the Romans.
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Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been 'restrained' in death
By Kristina Killgrove published
A skeleton found facedown in Wales with a sword, silver brooch and restraints may be that of an elite Roman soldier.
Roman aqueduct and 'luxurious' burials unearthed during construction of underground parking garage in Serbia
By Tom Metcalfe published
The finds in Belgrade date from the period when the city was a regional center of the Roman Empire.
2,000-year-old 'not a pizza' fresco discovered in Pompeii
By Kristina Killgrove published
A 2,000-year-old Pompeian fresco offers a mouthwatering taste of the Roman diet.
Silver medal featuring winged Medusa discovered at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall
By Laura Geggel published
The snake-covered head of Medusa was found on a silver military decoration at a Roman auxiliary fort in England.
1st-century coins from Jewish revolt against the Romans discovered near the Black Sea
By Owen Jarus published
Roman soldiers took coins minted by Jewish rebels in the Holy Land with them to a military camp in Georgia.
'Completely unique' Roman mausoleum discovered in rubble of London building site
By Sascha Pare published
No burial artifacts were recovered from the structure itself, but the surrounding area yielded over 80 Roman burials containing copper bracelets, coins, glass beads and a bone comb.
'Liquid gypsum' burial from Roman Britain scanned in 3D, revealing 1,700-year-old secrets
By Hannah Kate Simon published
About 1,700 years ago, liquid gypsum was poured over the remains of an elite family in Roman Britain.
Heavy rains expose ancient phallus and 'imposing' face carvings at Roman fort in Spain
By Hannah Kate Simon published
A rainstorm has exposed the ancient Roman stone carvings of a phallus, face and cornucopia at a first-century fort in Spain.
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