Digging into the pale brown dirt of southern France, archaeologists painstakingly revealed more and more of a rare ancient Roman site. One structure in particular caught their attention — and ...

The abandonment of the Antonine Wall earlier in the century meant there were no Roman forts nearby at the time the dwelling was built. However, there was evidence of a previously military presence ...

There were soldiers from Africa, France, Germany ... Image caption, This modern painting shows Roman soldiers at Birdoswald Fort (Hadrian's Wall). A centurion watches men training.

There were soldiers from Africa, France, Germany ... Image caption, This modern painting shows Roman soldiers at Birdoswald Fort (Hadrian's Wall). A centurion watches men training.