Caesar in Gaul: New perspectives on the archaeology of mass violence
In the years 58–51 B.C. Gaul was conquered and added to the Roman state. For the first time in history tribal groups in North-western Europe were confronted with the violent expansion of an empire.
Putting the Bride to Bed
The procreation of children was acknowledged as the purpose of a Roman legal marriage. So it is not surprising that the climax of the wedding was the moment when the bride and bridegroom went to bed together.
Bestiary of Battle: Animals and Warfare in the Roman World
The purpose of this paper is to examine the literary, artistic and (where available) archaeological evidence to construct an overview of Rome’s understanding and use of three animals in war: dogs, camels, and elephants.
Why Republican Rome was a ‘smart city’
The authors describe Rome prior to Republican Times as a smart city because its expansion did not substantially alter the natural features of the area, and natural resources were managed to minimize environmental risks.
How Well Do You Know Your Roman History?
Eight questions about the Ancient Romans – Bona Fortuna!
Fall of Roman Empire can be explained by biology, researcher says
Forget the Vandals – the fall of the Roman Empire can be explained by biology, according to a new book.
How Would You Die In The Roman Empire?
Beware the Ides of March!
How Tourist Photos at Pompeii stay the same
‘I think we have a very powerful imagined idea of what an ancient city should be like, which is a romantic empty ruin that stands in mute testament to the past.’
So You Think You Know Your Roman History?
Take this quick, but difficult quiz and find out if your knowledge is worthy of the Caesars.
Dirt provides new insight into Roman burials
The first scientific evidence of frankincense being used in Roman burial rites in Britain has been uncovered by a team of archaeological scientists led by the University of Bradford.