It had been long known that London had an amphitheatre but its location was unknown and it was not until … More
Category: Roman History
The Meroe head
This fantastic piece of sculpture is currently on exhibition at the British Museum. The Meroe head was originally part of … More
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
Looks like an amazing place
Rome 320 AD – Interactive App
This is absolutely fascinating I can’t wait to try it out
Views of York (6)
A Virtual Reconstruction Of Ancient Rome
This is awesome. Must see for anyone interested in Roman History
The Draco
The ‘Draco’ was part of a Roman military standard. It was initially used by the cavalry as they charged into … More
Roman gods in York
The god Sol, here carved in the fashion of a Celtic Sun God or a classical Gorgon. The Romans often … More
Roman tombstones from York (2)
This is the tombstone of Cornelia Optata. She was only 13 years old when she died. This tombstone was set … More
Roman tombstones from York (1)
The inscriptions on Roman tombstones can often give us information about the people who lived and worked in the city … More