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Romans lived "stylish lives" in Britain

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:19:27 -0400

The lifestyles of the rich and famous Romans are being studied through archaeology at Caerwent, Monmouthshire by Channel 4's Time Team. One of the best-preserved Roman towns in Britain includes shops, streets, a temple and a bath.

Rare Roman lance found at Caerleon

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:29:08 -0400

Archaeologists working on a Roman site near Caerleon, Wales have discovered an extremely rare legionary's ceremonial lance. "I don't know of any of that type in Britain," said Dr Peter Guest. (video)

Clothing: a great communicator from the past

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:22:00 -0400

Classical Studies professor Kelly Olson believes clothing can help modern people understand what was important to people from the past, and has n almost limitless potential for communication and encapsulated cultural anxieties and values.”

Britain Before the Domesday at Pennsic

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:55:28 -0400

Baroness Eithni ingen Talorgain invites Pennsic War attendees to take part in "Britain before the Domesday," a day of activities celebrating early medieval Britain.

Pompeii declared in a "state of emergency"

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:28:38 -0400

For the next year, the ancient city of Pompeii will exist in a "state of emergency" while Italian experts strive to save the historic ruins which suffer from "lack of investment, mismanagement, litter and looting."

Date of Roman invasion of Britain recalculated

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:47:22 -0400

Professors Donald W. Olson and Russell Doescher of Texas State University, along with some of their students, used subtle astronomical clues to recalculate the date of Caesar's invasion of Britain. Their findings have been published in the August 2008 Sky & Telescope magazine.

Route of "lost" Roman road determined

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:06:37 -0400

After 30 years of research, experts in England now believe that they have determined the route of the "lost" Roman road, which stretched between Castleshaw fort near Oldham and Slack fort Outlane, through the Pennines.

Vindolanda dig reveals massive granaries

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:40:41 -0400

Recent excavations at England's Roman fort Vindolanda have revealed impressive structures, exceeding even the officers' quarters, to house the fort's grain supply. The dig also uncovered "a magnificent flagged roadway next to the granaries."

Chichester's Roman baths to become new tourist destination

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:07:36 -0400

First discovered in the 1970s by Chichester archaeologist Alec Down, the British city's Roman baths are scheduled to re-emerge from beneath the car park under which they were buried 17 years ago. The city hopes they will become the centerpiece of a new museum.

[GLE] Roman Holiday

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:25:58 -0400

Start: 2008/07/12 - 09:00

End: 2008/07/12 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Central

description:
Experience the luxury of a Roman Holiday. A prize will be given for the best Roman or Celto-Roman display and for the best costume.

July, 12, 2008 (Lugh)

St. Columba Episcopal Conference Center
4577 Billy Maher Rd. Memphis, TN 38135
(see http://www.stcmemphis.org for map and directions)

Presenting:
The Marcus Gracchus Memorial Wheel of Fire Tourney (standard double elimination) –Youth Combat Tourney- Light Weapons

Location:
Barony of Grey Niche (Memphis, Tennessee)

Roman ritual plate found in Bulgaria

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:18:32 -0400

A beautifully-designed Roman marble plate, inscribed in Greek, has been found in the Bulgarian spa town of Hissar, known in Roman times as Diocletianopolis. The piece has been dated to the 3rd century C.E. (photo)

Wigan, England once Roman Coccium?

Sun, 25 May 2008 08:20:47 -0400

Children from the Ince CE Primary School in Wigan, England are helping archaeologists from the Wigan Archaeological Society to investigate the remains of a Roman road in their town which once linked the village to Manchester.

The evolution of Roman garb

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:21:46 -0400

The textile and fashion website Fibre2fashion takes a look at the progression of Roman garb in a lengthy article. The piece analyzes the history of Roman clothing and textiles and discusses how it has influenced modern fashion. Includes references.

This season's fashion hit: gladiator sandals!

Sat, 17 May 2008 13:08:52 -0400

Gladiatrices and warrior-wannabes will find themselves in style this spring with new lines of sandals from designers such as Dolce & Gabbana based on Roman patterns. Derek McCormack of the National Post has the story. (photos)

From banker to warrior: the transformation of Sergio Iacomoni

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:49:54 -0400

What makes an Italian banker decide to gird his lions and become a Roman gladiator? "One day, we were talking. We had played enough tennis, worked out with enough sports. So we decided: OK, now we'll be gladiators," said Sergio Iacomoni, who now calls himself Nerone.