A fourth century BC tomb has been discovered at Pompeii by French archaeologists. Continue reading “Pompeii – 2,400 year old tomb found”
The Western Australian government says that a site where thousands of Aboriginal artefacts were discovered in the 1970’s Continue reading “Western Australian Government deny Aboriginal site has heritage value”
22 September – On this day
Themistocles defeated the navy of Xerxes, using a ruse to force the engagement that was not universally desired by his Greek allies. Continue reading “480 BC The Battle of Salamis”
21 September – On this day
Publius Vergilius Maro, better known as Virgil died in Brundisium harbour Continue reading “19 BC Virgil Dies”
Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used to bring history to life. Archaeologist David Finsterwalder has been experimenting with VR at an excavation in Southern Germany in Ellwangen. Continue reading “VR used to document Ellwangen Excavation”
19 September – On this day
Titus Fulvus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, one of the five good emperors was born on this day. He received the name Pius because after Hadrian’s death he forced the Senate to deify his predecessor. Continue reading “AD 86 Antoninus Pius born”
18 September – On this day
Nerva was an interesting choice of emperor, an aged senator it seems likely that he was chosen to take over as his life expectancy wasn’t long Continue reading “AD 96 Nerva becomes emperor”
18 September – On this day
The battle of Chrysopolis took place near Chalcedon between two Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Continue reading “AD 324 Constantine carries the day at Chrysopolis”
18 September – On this day
Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus was assassinated by court officials. Continue reading “AD 96 Domitian assassinated”
18 September – On this day
The future emperor Trajan was born in Spain and became the first emperor born in the provinces, he was destined to become one of what is known as the five good emperors. Continue reading “AD 53 Trajan born”
Near the ancient town of Gematon in the Sudan 16 pyramids with tombs beneath have been discovered. Continue reading “Pyramids discovered in Kushite cemetery”
Bulgarian archaeologists excavating the acropolis of Peperikon, Continue reading “Three Roman pagan temples discovered”
17 September – On this day
The Senate met after Augustus’ death, which had occurred on the 19 August AD 14, Continue reading “AD 14 Augustus declared a god”
University of Leicester archaeologists are excavating sites that show evidence of Roman and Medieval occupation. Continue reading “Archaeology found beneath Bus depot”
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