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Here is a good follow-up article about the Roman fortifications at Colm la Runga in Switzerland. (See post below.) Located at 2,230m (7300 feet), the site wasn’t discovered until 2023 with the help of LiDAR technology. https://the-past.com/feature/on-the-trail-of-the-legions-a-roman-conflict-landscape-in-switzerland/

A Roman villa has been unearthed in South Wiltshire. Recently, “more than 60 volunteers helped to excavate and record mosaics, painted wall plaster, and large stone buildings at the site.” https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/24743822.chalke-valley-major-roman-villa-discovered-volunteers/

Thank you for reading my response. You are correct that Sulla is unlikely to have pemphigus vulgaris (since it has a high mortality rate) and occurs at a younger age. I had suggested, however, that Sulla had bullous pemphigoid, a different type of autoimmune disease. Bullous pemphigoid primarily affects older adults, typically those over the age of 60. (Sulla was 60 when he died.) It is generally considered less life-threatening than pemphigus vulgaris, which usually arises in individuals a decade or two earlier. Bullous pemphigoid often begins with itching (pruritus) and can later develop into hive-like urticarial plaques; these symptoms may persist for months or even years before the appearance of blisters. In contrast, most patients with pemphigus vulgaris experience oral lesions, making eating difficult. However, this particular aspect was not mentioned in the referenced ancient text. Fortunately, patients with bullous pemphigoid rarely experience oral lesions, and when they do, the involvement is much less debilitating. Thank you once again for your thoughtful response. I appreciate being challenged on various topics, which encourages me to reconsider my views. If Sulla had a severe skin disorder, it was likely bullous pemphigoid rather than pemphigus vulgaris since the former is generally less life-threatening.

Here is another article researching the Roman frontiers https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2024/11/archaeologist-tom-hazenberg-seeks-the-frontiers-of-the-roman-empire

A Roman mosaic has been recreated at the Roman villa at Somerset, England https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-11-20/villas-roman-mosaic-floor-painstakingly-recreated-over-five-years An older video of the Roman site:

Illegal Etruscan items were recovered before going on sale in the black market. Italy recovers Etruscan artefacts dug up by 'amateurish' tomb raiders Italy recovers Etruscan artifacts worth $8.5 billion bound for black market

A suspected Roman forum has been found in Southern Spain. https://archaeologymag.com/2024/10/ancient-roman-forum-in-spain/

An interesting video on Roman coins found far beyond the Roman borders:

Researchers have discovered psychoactive plant compounds in Egyptian Bes mugs. Bes was the Egyptian deity worshiped for protection, fertility, medical healing, and magical purification. Egyptians believed that Bes protected the mother and child during childbirth from malevolent forces. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241115124633.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-78721-8 https://www.ashmolean.org/article/bes-ancient-egyptian-god-fighter-dancer-companion

A Roman knife handle was found depicting a (left-handed) secutor gladiator in a river near the Roman town of Corbridge near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/rare-gladiator-shaped-knife-handle-discovered-by-hadrians-wall Roman Corbridge:

A woman faces arrest after depositing the ashes of a loved one at Machu Picchu, the 15th century Inca city. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14082621/ourist-sprinkles-ashes-deceased-Manchu-piccu-peru.html

Despite efforts to "Christianize" the Roman Empire after Constantine the Great halted the persecution of Christians and legalized their religion in AD 313, pagan cults persisted in Great Britain longer than in the rest of the Empire. Here is an academic article that discusses the persistence and success of pagan cults in late Roman Britain. https://traj.openlibhums.org/article/id/10654/

Excellent video on the discovery:

A section of the Roman Watling Street (see below) has been unearthed in Southern London. It was built shortly after the Roman invasion in AD 43. It will be documented and reburied. https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/roman-road-unearthed-in-south-london/

A Roman milestone was found at a Turkish mosque. It dates from AD 239 from the era of Gordianus III. https://arkeonews.net/1800-years-old-roman-milestone-used-as-seat-at-turkish-mosque/

This article is little (OK, a lot) advanced for me, but interesting. https://antigonejournal.com/2024/10/latin-greek-singular-plural/

Thank you for reading my post. I agree that some people project their modern beliefs onto the bodies found at Pompeii. However, I believe the lesson from this discovery is that previous generations also projected their own beliefs and prejudices onto these findings, leading to incorrect conclusions. We must understand how our biases and beliefs distort our perception of the world and scientific data. Thank you once again for taking the time to read this post. Your response to the article helped me better express my sometimes skeptical view of "modern science." The amount of incorrect "settled science" I've encountered over the years is both humbling and cautionary.

Pompeii will limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day. Fortunately, that number is only exceeded when entry is free on the first Sunday of every month, as well as three or four fee-paying days yearly. In October 2024, there were more than 480,000 visitors, putting the average about 15,500 a day. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdl1njj1peo

I asked a professor of Classics. He said the translation is good. "No problem on the translation. What your friend has is accurate in vocabulary, grammar and word order. Ready for a tattoo or motto! Signifer Sancte Michael, illumina viam meam" guy

Two bodies discovered in Pompeii a century ago were found in an embrace, leading to their designation as “The Two Maidens.” For a long time, it was believed that they were either sisters or a mother and daughter. However, DNA testing revealed that the individuals were not related by blood, and at least one of them was male. This has led to the suggestion that they may have been a gay couple. https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/11/08/were-the-two-maidens-of-pompeii-actually-gay-lovers-its-certainly-possible/

The DNA studies on the victims found at Pompeii have shown some surprising results: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1063333? https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03576-y

New LiDAR research in Uzbekistan suggest that the Silk Road was surrounded by a sprawling urban development. The Silk Road derived its name from the lucrative silk trade, primarily produced in China. The Silk Road existed approximately from 114 BCE to AD 1450. https://search.app/kEbUMmfHDNtNigEs6

The Sicilian Wars, also known as the Greco-Punic Wars, were the longest-lasting conflict of the ancient world. This series of battles took place between 580 and 265 BCE and involved Carthage and the Greek city-states, primarily led by Syracuse, competing for control of Sicily and the Mediterranean region. Below is an excellent article about this conflict, including a discussion on the pivotal Battle of Alalia that occurred during this period. https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2024/10/the-sicilian-wars-that-pitted-carthage-against-magna-graecia-were-the-longest-lasting-conflict-in-antiquity/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_Wars

Two Roman-era rock-cut catacombs have been found 300 km (160 miles) west of Alexandria, Egypt. A total of 29 burial niches with funerary items have been discovered. https://the-past.com/news/roman-catacomb-discovery/