Archaeologists researching a battlefield in Switzerland discovered a Roman military camp 7,000 feet above sea level. The camp is roughly 2,000 years old and ties to the Roman battlefield in the Colm ...

This video explores the perilous lives of soldiers in the Roman imperial army, examining the dangers they faced in battle, from disease to harsh weather, and the brutal discipline that enforced ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt — a first for one of Eastern Germany’s larger states. The discovery was announced by the State Office for ...

Roman military officers stationed in Egypt kept pet monkeys imported from India as a symbol of wealth, according to a new study of an ancient animal cemetery containing the bodies of dozens of ...

A Roman tomb plate linked to a centurion of Legio I Italica has surfaced during rescue excavations near the frontier fortress of Novae, offering a rare, named glimpse into military life on the Lower ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered a mysterious Roman-era settlement site in Germany, complete with building remains and hundreds of artifacts dating back nearly two millennia. The Schafbreite site, ...

Archaeologists in Germany excavated part of an ancient Roman military camp and found typical artifacts and a very rare pot, officials said. Photo from EggensteinEsca GmbH / M. Zur-Schaepers via LWL ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An amateur archaeologist armed only with satellite imagery and a ...

The survival of a brimmed wool cap that is roughly 1,600-year-old offers an unusually intimate glimpse into how a single Roman soldier may have faced the brutal light and grit of Egypt. Instead of ...