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A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Board Game from Vindolanda Is Playable Again Thanks to 3D Printing
A 1,700-year-old Roman board game excavated at Vindolanda, one of the most important archaeological sites on Hadrian’s Wall, has been made playable again through 3D scanning and 3D printing. The replica allows visitors to handle and play a version of the game while the original stone board remains protected. The project centers on a stone…
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1,100-Year-Old Gold Piece Unearthed in Northumberland
A rare gold object dating back to the 9th century has been unearthed during archaeological excavations in Northumberland, England. The discovery was made by Newcastle University international student Yara Souza near the historic Roman road known as Dere Street. Measuring approximately four centimeters in length, the early medieval artifact features a finely crafted decorative finial…