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Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstorms
By Kristina Killgrove published
A rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors.

2,000-year-old gold ring holds clue about lavish cremation burial unearthed in France
By Kristina Killgrove published
A lavish cremation tomb found in France may point to funeral rites for an adolescent boy.

Archaeologists discover decapitated head the Romans used as a warning to the Celts
By Kristina Killgrove published
A lone skull discovered near the walls of an ancient fort highlights the Romans' brutal treatment of their conquered foes.

Were there female gladiators in ancient Rome?
By Owen Jarus published
Rome is famous for its gladiators, but were any of these fighters women?

Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's Wall
By Kristina Killgrove published
Archaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall.

Roman road network was twice as large as previously thought, new mapping project finds
By Kristina Killgrove published
The new digital map increases the Roman road network by nearly 100%.

Memento Mori: A mosaic that predates Mount Vesuvius' eruption in Pompeii and reminds us that we will all die
By Kristina Killgrove published
A famous mosaic from Pompeii holds lessons for today.

French archaeologists uncover 'vast Roman burial area' with cremation graves 'fed' by liquid offerings
By Kristina Killgrove published
A massive Roman cremation cemetery in France is shedding light on diverse burial practices.
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