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More than 1,300 coins buried during Roman emperor Nero's reign found in England
A hoard of 1,368 coins, most of them silver, was discovered in England. Why they were buried is a mystery.
Archaeologists discover rare liquid gypsum burial of 'high-status individual' from Roman Britain
A Roman-era cemetery, found ahead of a construction project in England, holds an unusual burial at its center.
Roman emperor quiz: Test your knowledge on the rulers of the ancient empire
The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now Spain and the Middle East. But just how much do you know about these characters? Take our quiz to find out.
Secrets of Alexander the Great mosaic revealed after 1st-of-its-kind analysis
There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?
1,700-year-old Roman hoard includes gold coins depicting illegitimate emperor
"Secret" excavations in Luxembourg reveal 141 Roman gold coins from eight Roman emperors and one usurper.
Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds
Research shows that A.D. 536 was not the worst year to be alive.
Rare gold 'Brutus' coin minted after Julius Caesar's murder is up for auction
An extremely rare gold coin featuring Brutus, who helped spearhead Julius Caesar's assassination, is up for auction in December.
Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle discovered by Hadrian's Wall
It's rare to find gladiator memorabilia from Roman Britain, but archaeologists by Hadrian's Wall have just found a 2,000-year-old knife handle depicting a left-handed fighter.
