XXVII : There Is A Hill Near Edinburgh That Hid Secret Roman Treasure

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 In Today’s Legion Journal

• A Hill Near Edinburgh That Hid Secret Roman Treasure

• All Roads Lead To Rome  and more…

• Building Rome A Day At A Time - 

• A Devine Decree- 6 Roman Gods You've Likely Never Heard Of

• Gusto! -  Ancient Roman Dessert - Ova Spongia ex Lacte - Sweet Omelette

• Legacies of the Legions -  What Was It Like To Be In The Roman Navy?

• Caesarean Psychology - The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci

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There Is A Hill Near Edinburgh That Hid Secret Roman Treasure

The Edinburgh Hill Concealing a Hidden Trove of Roman Riches In May 1919, Traprain Law in East Lothian gained widespread attention as archaeologists unearthed a 5th-century pit during their excavation of the hillside.

This pit revealed an astonishing collection of buried silver vessels, coins, and various artifacts that dated back to the final days of the Roman Empire.

Roman Treasure COins

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All Roads Lead To Rome

Photo by Matteo del Piano on Unsplash

Was Roman emperor Elagabalus really trans – and does it really matter?

There are legendary dinner parties, and then there are the stories told about those thrown by the Roman emperor Elagabalus. 

The tourist spot that gives our modern guide to Ancient Rome ‘a buzz’

Troy Bramston talks to the world's leading classicist, Mary Beard, about her new book on Roman emperors, why Marcus Aurelius is overrated, 

Massive Cache of Roman Coins and Gems Found in Ancient “Magical City”

Dive into the “Magical City” of Claterna, an ancient Roman city where archaeologists have unearthed a treasure trove of gems and thousands of Roman coins.

Who were the Roman emperors assassinated while in power?

During the Roman Empire's more than 500-year run, more than 30 of ancient Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in office.

Roman Empire Trend Explained: Why Men Can't Stop Thinking About It

How often do you think about the Empire of Rome? For men, it's likely something they think about a lot. 

The Fall of Rome All Over Again

The great American Empire is collapsing, like Rome before it, but not for the reasons our academic elites give.

Denzel Washington's New Movie Creates A Great New Career Trend After Gladiator 2 Casting

Denzel Washington is set to play a big role in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, but that isn't the only film set in ancient Rome that he'll appear in.

Roman Seals Showing Hundreds of Gods Unearthed in Turkey

Thousands of Roman seals unearthed amongst the remains of a long-gone city archive in Turkey reveal the multiple deities and religious tapestry

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A Devine Decree

6 Roman Gods You've Likely Never Heard Of

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Gusto

Ancient Roman Dessert - Ova Spongia ex Lacte - Sweet Omelette

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Legacies of the Legions

What Was It Like To Be In The Roman Navy?

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Caesarean Psychology

The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci

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Who else do you know that should be thinking more about the Roman Empire?

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