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A fragment of Roman amphora found in Spain was found to have an inscription of Virgil’s Georgics, which dealt with rural and agricultural themes. The amphora shard was initially found seven years ago, but only recently was it translated. The full passage reads: https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2023/jun/21/virgil-quote-found-on-fragment-of-roman-jar-unearthed-in-spain https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/virgil-quote-roman-jar-180982426/ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-roman-archaeology/article/las-georgicas-de-virgilio-in-figlinis-a-proposito-de-un-grafito-ante-cocturam-sobre-un-anfora-olearia-betica/742CDE20EED6987767C896C2A1F01739

Here is a wonderful video by Invicta about the logistics of the Roman army on the move: Here is a great scene from the HBO series “Rome.”

This coin from AD 67/68 was found in the duct. It dates from the first Jewish revolt against the Romans. It was thought to be intentionally deposited by Roman occupiers. Here is another article about the discovered aqueduct. The Roman colony of Amelia Capitolina centered around Jerusalem was founded during Hadrian’s visit to Judaea in AD 129/130. It is thought that the aqueduct was repaired and maintained after the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Excavations also uncovered 25 coins in the aqueduct foundations. These coins were distributed at almost equal distances. This was thought to be intentional, possibly placed by the Tenth Legion builders for good luck. Unfortunately, I could not find a more complete description of these 25 coins. https://m.jpost.com/archaeology/article-761571 Here’s an old thread about the Legio X Fretensis that was involved in the First Jewish-Roman War:

Many in the numismatic community have been critical the lack of prominent display of coin hoards. This appears to be a nice exception. The Muddy Hoard was found in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and dates to approximately AD 274 during the joint reign of Tetricus I and his son during the Gallic Empire. The hoard consisted of 9724 Roman coins, including an unrecorded denarius of Tetricus I. (Source Wikipedia) A coin from the hoard of Laelian, a usurper against Posthumous of the Gallic Empire. https://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/23826699.roman-coins-found-huntingdon-display-st-ives/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66827194 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muddy_hoard

Political inscriptions have been found inside a home in Pompeii. Inscriptions were usually found on exterior facades of buildings. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/electoral-inscriptions-found-in-pompeii-house/148739 https://arkeonews.net/electoral-inscriptions-discovered-in-pompeii-reveal-clientelism-in-ancient-rome/

A Roman statue thought to date between the first century BCE and the first century AD has been found in the Italian city of Tusculum, outside Rome. Tusculum was a popular resort area for wealthy Romans. Cato the Elder was born there. https://then24.com/2023/09/28/female-marble-statue-from-roman-times-found-at-the-italian-site-of-tusculum/

A fragment of Psalms 46 written in Greek and thought to be of Byzantine origin was recently found in Israel. A tiny gold ring was also found at the site. https://www.ynetnews.com/travel/article/hybtu2wlp

An unlooted Roman sarcophagus from the second century AD has been found in Northeastern France. https://arkeonews.net/extraordinary-discovery-in-france-an-unlooted-1800-year-old-roman-sarcophagus-discovered/

The victims “relaxed position” suggests that the cause of death was asphyxiation. The victims of Pompeii died a horrible death. Many times it was not, however, the high temperatures or crush injuries that killed them. It was suffocation (and lack of oxygen) that killed the victims. https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/elemental-analysis-sheds-light-on-pompeii-victims-final-moments/4018044.article

Detail of dead Philistine soldier in the Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza mosaic, The excavations in Huqoq, Israel at a 5th century synagogue have revealed numerous mosaics and other finds. Most recently, a mosaic related to the Samson story has been discovered. Below are some of the other mosaics and historically significant finds: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2023/07/10/unc-chapel-hill-led-archaeological-dig-in-galilee-uncovers-mosaics-of-samson-and-commemorative-inscriptions/

Four more Roman-era graves have been found in excavations in Gaza. This brings the total to 134 graves, including two lead sarcophagi. See the thread below concerning the original discoveries. https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/137733

The American dime from 1916 to 1945 depicted Liberty on the obverse wearing a pileus or Liberty cap and the fasces on the reverse. Here is an excellent article on the complicated role of the fasces throughout history. https://antigonejournal.com/2023/07/roman-fasces/

Although this is an older article, it is an interesting finding. This Egyptian document possibly bears what is thought to be Cleopatra’s only known hand writing. Below is thought to be Cleopatra's signature on an official document written by an Egyptian official. https://greekreporter.com/2023/09/20/cleopatra-handwriting-greek-word/ https://archive.archaeology.org/0101/newsbriefs/cleopatra.html

Here is a nice article on the sixteen (or seventeen) stone forts on Hadrian’s Wall: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/01/vallum-aulium-hadrians-wall/136689

Two late 2nd century AD Roman swords have been found in North Cotswolds. The swords are thought to be intended for cavalry because of the length: https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/23797681.metal-detectorist-unearths-roman-cavalry-swords-north-cotswolds/

Here’s a nice article on some coins of Roman conquest: https://www.thecollector.com/roman-coins-of-conquest/

Sonic (Ian Hughes) has written a wonderful book about Constantius III. Above is a gold coin (solidus) depicting Constantius III. Below is a nice video on this little-known but important emperor by Sebastian Todor (Maiorianus):

Three stolen artifacts in the Australian National University’s Classic Museum will be returned to Italy. Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney says the museum doesn't know how the Roman marble head that was stolen from the Vatican ended up in an Australian collection.( The Apulian red-figure fish-plate was found to have been smuggled out of Italy by a well-known dealer of illicit items who sourced materials directly from tomb robbers. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102857092

Looking at the picture more closely, I can see the famous Caesar denarius with an elephant thought to be trampling on a snake. Here’s a better example of a similar coin (from NGC Collectors Society) as well as the background information: https://www.londonmintoffice.org/blog/26-coin-of-the-week/252-coin-of-the-week-the-caius-julius-caesar-elephant-denarius https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=339962

A Roman statue of the sea god Triton has been found during housing excavation in Teynham, England (about 50 miles or 80 km from London). https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/roman-statue-of-sea-god-triton-uncovered-by-a2-293334/ https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/archaeologists-find-statue-of-triton-in-roman-mausoleum/148555?amp=1

Thanks for reading my post. I made the necessary corrections. I appreciate any input. Here’s another post on the find: https://arkeonews.net/beautiful-water-nymph-marble-statue-found-in-amastris-ancient-city/

A beautiful water nymph marble statue from the second century AD was found in the Roman city of Amasra in Turkey on the shores of the Black Sea. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/marble-statue-depicting-a-nymph-uncovered-at-amasra/148511

Here’s the official video from the Israel Antiquities Authority:

The Pool of Siloam, found in the historical city of Jerusalem, is undergoing further excavation. Originally built during the reign of Hezekiah (715-687 BCE), it became a major gathering place for ancient Jews making religious pilgrimages to the city. According to the Gospel of John, the Pool of Siloam also became important to Christians as it was where Jesus sent a “man blind from birth” to the pool for healing. Mark 9.6: The pool was destroyed and covered during the first Jewish-Roman War of (AD 66-74) The pool was rediscovered during an excavation work for a sewer in 2004. Only recently, however, have workers been able to excavate more extensively. Recent discoveries include more steps of the pool. https://m.jpost.com/archaeology/article-758229

Four Roman swords and a pilum head were discovered in an Israeli cave in an area of isolated cliffs overlooking the Dead Sea. They are thought to be from the second century AD. A coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132-135 AD was found near the cave entrance. Four Roman swords and pilum head https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/roman-swords-discovered-dead-sea-cave-1900-years-jewish-rebellion-rcna103580 https://apnews.com/article/israel-archaeology-antiquities-roman-27eed13d005c84d8f799cb1fe6bdf36a (Thank you, Dr Tom, for sending the link.)