• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 22nd, 2015
Ancient Medusa Head Carved in Marble Unearthed in Turkey

Ancient Medusa Head Carved in Marble Unearthed in Turkey

Myths describe the Medusa as carrying snakes on her head

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2015
2,000-Year-Old Remains of Roman Village Unearthed in Germany

2,000-Year-Old Remains of Roman Village Unearthed in Germany

The village was built around 120 AD, archaeologists say

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2015
2,000-Year-Old Amphora Unearthed in Village in Devon, UK

2,000-Year-Old Amphora Unearthed in Village in Devon, UK

The ancient vessel was recovered from under a Roman road

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 14th, 2015
Ancient Britons Would Chop Up Animals, Morph the Parts into Beasts

Ancient Britons Would Chop Up Animals, Morph the Parts into Beasts

We're talking two-headed sheep and cows with horse heads

The Colosseum Is Back in Business, Sort Of

The Colosseum Is Back in Business, Sort Of

They've rebuilt the lift used to carry lions into the arena

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2015
Regular Joe Playing Around with Metal Detector Finds Roman-Era Grave

Regular Joe Playing Around with Metal Detector Finds Roman-Era Grave

Even cooler, grave, estimated to date back to around 200 AD, came complete with bronze jugs, coins and other artifacts

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 16th, 2015
Julius Caesar Likely Suffered a Series of Strokes in His Later Years

Julius Caesar Likely Suffered a Series of Strokes in His Later Years

Although not severe, these episodes are believed to have changed his personality, even triggered his depression

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 18th, 2015
Ancient Fort in Italy Served to Protect Roman Soldiers Against Pirates

Ancient Fort in Italy Served to Protect Roman Soldiers Against Pirates

The fort, discovered using airborne laser scanners, is said to be the oldest Roman military camp ever documented

Total War: Attila Video Delivers More Details on Eastern Roman Empire, Saxons, Ostrogoths and Sassanids

Total War: Attila Video Delivers More Details on Eastern Roman Empire, Saxons, Ostrogoths and Sassanids

There's info on their traits and their abilities

  • Columns
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 1st, 2015
Incoming 2015 – Total War: Attila

Incoming 2015 – Total War: Attila

A strategy game that will focus on decline and barbarians

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • November 17th, 2014
Total War: Attila Introduces Vandal and Visigoth Factions

Total War: Attila Introduces Vandal and Visigoth Factions

Both have unique gameplay mechanics to showcase

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2014
2,000 Years Ago, Roman Boys Had Their Own YMCA, Sort Of

2,000 Years Ago, Roman Boys Had Their Own YMCA, Sort Of

After reaching the age of 14, Roman boys living in Egypt were enrolled in a youth organization, historians claim

Roman Empire Available at a 50 Percent Discount on Windows 8.1

Roman Empire Available at a 50 Percent Discount on Windows 8.1

Buy the game at a special price this week

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 6th, 2014
Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Roman Jewelry Found Under Store in the UK

Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Roman Jewelry Found Under Store in the UK

The jewelry likely belonged to a wealthy woman who buried it during a violent riot

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 30th, 2014
Bodies of Ancient Warriors Were Horrifically Desecrated After Death

Bodies of Ancient Warriors Were Horrifically Desecrated After Death

Researchers believe that the desecration occurred during a bizarre religious act

Roman and Iron Age Coins Found in Cave in the UK

Roman and Iron Age Coins Found in Cave in the UK

Historians estimate the gold and silver coins are over 2,000 years old

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2014
Gold Coin Carrying Emperor Nero's Image Discovered in the UK

Gold Coin Carrying Emperor Nero's Image Discovered in the UK

The coin was unearthed by archaeologists digging at a site in Northern England

 
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