Archaeologists Find Rare Gladiatorial Artifact at British Roman Encampment

A 2,000-year-old Roman knife with a handle carved into the figure of a gladiator has been found by archaeologists in England, Live Science reported. The dagger has a handle cast from carved copper alloy which depicts what’s known as a secutor gladiator with his shield. Secutor gladiators were a highly trained subset of gladiators trained … Read more

Archaeologists Unearth ‘Stunning’ Bronze Age Burial Chamber

Archaeologists excavating an English moor have unearthed a “stunning” Bronze Age cist-burial chamber which will shed light on daily life for Bronze Age citizens. A cist tomb is a prehistoric, box-shaped coffin typically constructed from stone or hollowed-out tree wood. The tomb was first discovered in May at Dartmoor National Park, according to a statement … Read more

Archaeologists Uncover Immaculately Preserved Medieval House in Rare Find

Archaeologists working with the University of York have uncovered an ancient medieval structure in England, Ancient Origins reported. Known as a timber hall, the houses were common in the Middle Ages around England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and other parts of Northern Europe. They earned their name because they were often designed around one central hallway. … Read more

Archaeologists Uncover Stunning, Mysterious Bronze Age Site

Archaeologists have unearthed an astonishing Bronze Age site in England, recovering a “richly decorated Roman villa” along with housing complexes and a treasure trove of artifacts and artwork from the ancient civilization. Red River Archaeology Group (RRAG) led the expedition on the site, now known as Brookside Meadows, which is located in Oxfordshire. It’s one … Read more