Roman Empire News
Roman Sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey May Have Held an Abbot
A new study links the skeleton in a Roman coffin to Westminster’s early medieval abbots, using radiocarbon dates, burial clues and the sarcophagus itself.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
What Was Life Really Like in Roman Britain?
From the mists of Hadrian’s Wall to the mosaics of Sussex villas, Roman Britain was never just a distant outpost—it was a living frontier where empire met island, and where families, soldiers, and traders forged a shared world from stone, soil, and memory.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Romans leave Britain? The end of an era
The end of Roman Britain happened when the whole Roman Empire started to decline.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
All roads lead to Rome. How did Romans build their roads?
Romans were building their roads so perfectly that they have survived 2000 years without maintenance.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Boudica: The Warrior Queen's Stand Against Rome's Conquest of Britannia
Boudica was a legendary warrior queen who led a major uprising against Roman rule in ancient Britannia. Discover her motivations, the impact of her rebellion, and how her legacy as a symbol of resistance has endured through history.