Archaeologists in Denmark found a “rare” Roman helmet ... ago by an ancient chief. But tucked among the flashier artifacts sat “two unusual iron plates.” The fragments turned out to be an “extremely ...

Archaeologists recently found an ancient Roman helmet in an unusual location ... "The manner in which the war equipment was buried suggests it was an offering to higher powers," the release ...

These two outstanding pieces, from about 120 A.D., are the only known surviving remains of Roman boxing gloves to this date—the first-ever great insight into the history of the ancient sport.

Published Jan. 31 | Read More | In Denmark, archaeologists unearthed a 1,500-year-old collection of weapons and Roman equipment buried by an ancient chief. Among the artifacts were two rare iron ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...