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A Roman doctor described it, and now a jar may prove it actually existed

Researchers in Türkiye found chemical traces of human fecal matter and herbs in a second-century CE Roman glass vessel, ...

Residue found in Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians’ use of feces in medicine

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.
Sciencenorway

A ‘Roman’ army from Norway of a thousand men may have fought in Denmark 1,800 years ago

A Norwegian archaeologist believes that the Norwegians were on their way to the Roman Empire as mercenaries around the year ...
New York Post

Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds

Archaeologists recently uncovered a mysterious Roman-era settlement site in Germany, complete with building remains and hundreds of artifacts dating back nearly two millennia. The Schafbreite site, ...
New York Post

Roman Emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find

Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a ...

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey say they have uncovered evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments, according to new research.
ZME Science

Archaeologists in Germany Find Ancient Secret Staircase Leading To Roman Altar That Shouldn’t Be There

Cologne was once Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, a powerhouse of the Roman Empire. The governor lived here in a massive palace called the Praetorium. We’ve known about the palace for decades, but ...
CNN

Roman basilica remains uncovered in office block basement

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The remains of an ...