Archaeologists at the University of Sheffield working with colleagues from the University of Manchester and University College London have discovered that some ancient Briton burials are consistent with a prehistoric mummy from northern Yemen. Continue reading “Mummification more common and widespread than previously believed.”
The grave was discovered in 2010 by metal detectorists conducting an illegal search in the Czech Republic. Archaeologists from Poland’s Rzeszów University have excavated a 2,000 year old stone-lined grave revealing a young man believed to be a part of the Macromannic aristocracy.
He was buried in a wooden coffin constructed from a hollowed out tree trunk and wearing a leather belt with a buckle he was also buried with a clay and a bronze vessel. However, the empty space at the foot of the grave suggests that the Grave may have been robbed and is missing high value objects. As result of Geophysical surveys archaeologists are hopeful of finding additional Marcomannic tombs in the region.
Featured image: Agnieszka Půlpánová-Reszczyńska
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered an ancient Roman mosaic in a Tuscan village. Continue reading “New Roman Mosaic discovered”
The 18th century BC epic of Gilgamesh has had its chapters reordered and been added to Continue reading “20 New lines of an ancient epic found”
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There appears to be a direct connection between the Roman goddess Juno and Roman coinage, Continue reading “The goddess Juno and the currency of Rome”
The Battle of Arausio
On 6 October 105 BC the Roman army suffered a massive defeat at the hands of the Cimbri near the town of Arausio and the Rhone. Continue reading “Roman Loss at the battle of Arausio”
4 October – On this day
The first full modern English bible was published in 1535 Continue reading “1535 – First full (modern) English language Bible published”
The Romans possessed a clear understanding of the most likely breeding grounds for discontent. Continue reading “Minimising Rebellion in the Roman Empire and the banning of a fire brigade in Nicomedia”
The siege of Jerusalem in 1187 began on the 20th of September and lasted until the 2nd of October when the city was surrendered by Balian of Ibelin and handed over to Saladin. Continue reading “The Siege of Jerusalem 1187”
The battle of Gaugamela (also known as Arbela) was one of the decisive battles fought by Alexander the Great during his invasion of Persia taking place on 1 October in 331 BC. Alexander had crossed the Hellespont in 334 BC with approximately 50,000 soldiers to start his conquest of the Persian Empire. Continue reading “The Battle of Gaugamela”
The Ostrogothic leader Theodoric the Great fought Odoacer at the battle of Verona in 489 (one of many with the same name). This battle was effectively part of the agreement struck with the emperor Zeno at Constantinople. Continue reading “AD 489 The Battle of Verona”
The battle of Salamis occurred in September 480 BC, some argue it was on the 22nd others say the 29th, Continue reading “The Battle of Salamis 480 BC”
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