How Wine Was Used In Ancient Roman Funerary Practices Though researchers were surprised to find the oldest wine in the world inside this Roman tomb, it’s well known that Romans used wine as part ...

There are many historic cities in the UK, but only one holds the title of being the oldest. Once the capital of Roman Britain, this city has a history stretching back over 2,000 years and is home ...

It has been dated to c. 211 BC, making it possibly the oldest Roman coin ever found in Britain. The helmeted head of Roma is depicted on the obverse, the Dioscuri (twins Castor and Pollux ...

This discovery also sheds light on funerary practices and beliefs about death in Roman society. The positioning of the bodies, the choice of burial site, and the absence of grave goods suggest special ...

Based on a radiocarbon dating of the surrounding grave, archaeologists soon labeled it the world’s oldest known rune stone. A photo and diagram show one section of the Hole rune stone.