
Gareth Harney tweeted this epic stranger than fiction Roman ring mystery thread. This enigmatic Roman gold ring was found in a ploughed field near Silchester in 1785…









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Gareth Harney tweeted this epic stranger than fiction Roman ring mystery thread. This enigmatic Roman gold ring was found in a ploughed field near Silchester in 1785…
Source: Gareth Harney
The mystery of 2,000-year-old Roman concrete was "solved by scientists". It turns out seawater makes ancient concrete stronger, so it lasts while modern structures crumble into the sea. Roman concrete used for ancient sea walls was made by mixing lime, seawater, volcanic ash and rock. Elements in the ash react…
Welcome to this collection of Greek and Roman mythology memes and tweets! From the heroic deeds of Hercules to the mischievous pranks of Hermes, the stories of these ancient gods and goddesses have captivated people for centuries. But now, we're bringing a new twist to these age-old tales with the…
This post about knitting with a Roman dodecahedron, which was mistaken as a "religious object", goes perfectly with the Women Helping Archaeologists Figure Things Out post. Again it is so important to ask the locals, a handcrafter, or a tradesperson what something is. Here is the "Knitting with a Roman…