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Tag: Roman Britain

A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford

A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford

During the expansion of the A47 road near Wansford, close to Peterborough, a remarkable Roman cemetery was unexpectedly uncovered, leaving archaeologists in awe. The excavation team describes this site as “extraordinary” due to the diverse burial practices and the array of grave goods discovered. Notably, the jewelry found with a young child and a solid

The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain

The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain

The Colchester Vase, dating from 160 to 200 AD, is a unique artifact that provides striking evidence of the existence of gladiatorial games in Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester), Roman Britain. Recent research has revealed that this ceramic piece is not merely a decorative object but a commissioned work documenting a local gladiatorial event. The remarkable inscriptions