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 ...

VIENNA — As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a Vienna soccer field last October, they happened upon an unprecedented find: A heap of intertwined skeletal remains in a mass grave dating ...

On April 2, 2025, the Vienna Museum presented its first research results and hypotheses on a mass grave discovered on the outskirts of Vienna, according to a report by Firmenpresse Science. A ...

A millennia-old helmet that saw ancient Rome’s first great Mediterranean war was recently unearthed in Italy. The find was announced by the Sicilian regional government in a Sept. 5 announcement. In a ...

A treasure trove of metal artifacts, including a bronze Roman military helmet in an "extraordinary state of preservation," has been recovered from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, researchers say.

A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a few complete Roman scuta ever found. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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 ...

Marine archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman-era helmet from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea that was lost during an ancient naval battle in 241 BC. The military helmet, in an “extraordinary ...