• Roman Soldiers Found in 1,700-Year-Old Well Reveal a Forgotten Battle in Croatia

    Roman Soldiers Found in 1,700-Year-Old Well Reveal a Forgotten Battle in Croatia

    Archaeologists in Croatia uncover the remains of seven men believed to be Roman legionaries who perished during the Empire’s bloody 3rd-century crisis. When Croatian archaeologists lowered their lights into a Roman well in Osijek, they didn’t expect to find a silent echo of imperial chaos. Inside the stone shaft lay seven articulated skeletons — men…

  • A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Grave Discovered in Croatia

    A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Grave Discovered in Croatia

    Archaeologists investigating the Rašaška site, also known as Račeša, in eastern Croatia have uncovered an unusual medieval burial beneath the floor of a church. Identified as Grave 157, it was found near the building’s southern wall and appears to differ significantly from conventional Christian burial practices. Unusual Burial Practices The remains in Grave 157 show…