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Amateur detectorist uncovers remarkable Roman gold ring in Somerset
science1 month ago

Amateur detectorist uncovers remarkable Roman gold ring in Somerset

An amateur metal detectorist in Somerset uncovered a 48-gram gold Roman ring dating to around 297 AD, engraved with the goddess Victory on a two-horse chariot. The ring likely belonged to a wealthy Roman resident and will be displayed at The Museum of Somerset after acquisition by the South West Heritage Trust, which paid about £78,010 for the ring and coins found in the same field. The finder, Kevin Minto, shared his reward with a friend and used part of it to pay off his mortgage. Under UK law, treasure must be reported and the acquisition is overseen by the British Museum. The find highlights South Somerset’s Roman-era wealth and trade along routes like the Fosse Way.

via CNN|
#archaeology#metal-detecting#roman-empire
Romans Used On-The-Go Coatings to Keep Ships Afloat, Study Finds
human-history2 months ago

Romans Used On-The-Go Coatings to Keep Ships Afloat, Study Finds

A Frontiers in Materials study of the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck shows Romans used zopissa—a pine tar and beeswax waterproof coating—applied in multiple phases, suggesting ships were regularly refurbished during voyages. Palynology tied the coating’s materials to diverse Adriatic environments, revealing a web of long-distance naval knowledge transfer around the Mediterranean.

via Gizmodo|
#human-history#marine-archaeology#palynology
Roman Fort Drain Unmasks Persistent Parasite Infections on the Frontier
science5 months ago

Roman Fort Drain Unmasks Persistent Parasite Infections on the Frontier

A team analyzing Vindolanda’s latrine drain found parasite eggs—Ascaris and Trichuris—and Giardia duodenalis in a subset of 58 sediment samples, with 28% testing positive. The findings show repeated exposure to contaminated water and food at a Roman frontier fort despite baths and aqueducts, indicating infections persisted across generations and that sanitation infrastructure wasn’t enough to prevent disease at isolated outposts; these patterns echo evidence from other forts and highlight potential zoonotic routes linked to diet.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#ascaris#giardia-duodenalis#parasitology
Revolutionary Digital Map Reveals Extent of Ancient Roman Roads
history8 months ago

Revolutionary Digital Map Reveals Extent of Ancient Roman Roads

A team of international researchers has created a detailed map of the Roman road system around AD 150, covering over 300,000 km, which offers new insights into ancient Roman connectivity, travel, and influence, despite many roads still being uncertain in exact location. The visualization tool supports further research into Roman infrastructure and its long-term effects on the empire and beyond.

via CNN|
#ancient-roads#archaeology#history
Roman Dodecahedron: The Enigmatic 12-Sided Artifact
archaeology1 year ago

Roman Dodecahedron: The Enigmatic 12-Sided Artifact

A mysterious 12-sided bronze object called the Roman dodecahedron, discovered across various European countries and dating from the second to fourth centuries AD, has puzzled archaeologists for centuries. Its purpose remains unknown, with theories ranging from practical uses to symbolic representations linked to ancient Greek philosophy and possibly Druidic traditions, suggesting it may have served as a cosmic or spiritual symbol.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#mystery#roman-dodecahedron