Stone structures, like Hadrian’s Wall and the forts along it, are the most visible Roman remains, but in the early phases at Vindolanda, construction was in timber, with wattle-and-daub walls.

Archaeologists at Magna Roman fort, near Hadrian’s Wall, found a massive 32 cm leather shoe—possibly the largest in the ...

About 2,000 years ago, Roman soldiers dug a deep and narrow defensive ditch on the outside of a fort in an attempt to stymie oncoming enemies who weren’t paying attention or misjudged the depth.

Apsaros, constructed around 2,000 years ago, was of particular importance in the time of the Roman emperors Trajan (who ruled from A.D. 98-117) and Hadrian (who ruled from A.D. 117-138).

A record-breaking Roman shoe, among 32 found at Magna Fort, offers new insights into the footwear and life along Hadrian’s Wall in Brampton, UK.

A record-breaking Roman shoe, among 32 found at Magna Fort, offers new insights into the footwear and life along Hadrian’s Wall in Brampton, UK.

A record-breaking Roman shoe, among 32 found at Magna Fort, offers new insights into the footwear and life along Hadrian’s Wall in Brampton, UK.

Archaeologists in Aachen found an ancient Roman wall, part of a destroyed fort and a clue in a 140-year-old mystery, city officials said. Photo from the City of Aachen Walking through the center ...

Gladiator bones finally confirm human-lion combat in Roman Europe These 'beast hunts' pitted armed human performers against lions, boars, bears, and more. Andrew Paul Apr 23, 2025 2:00 PM EDT ...