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A metal detectorist in Essex discovered a unique medieval seal matrix featuring a Roman gemstone depicting a charioteer, dating from 1200 to 1400, which has been declared treasure and is sought after by Braintree Museum.
An ancient Roman artifact crafted from a 453-460 million-year-old trilobite fossil was discovered in Spain, representing the earliest known intentional manipulation of such fossils in classical antiquity, likely used for supernatural or medicinal purposes.
Scientists have discovered a 1,700-year-old intact Roman chicken egg in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, making it the only one of its kind in the world. The egg, found during an excavation between 2007 and 2016, still contains liquid inside, including yolk and egg white. Experts believe the waterlogged pit where it was found may have been used as a Roman wishing well. The egg is now undergoing further analysis and conservation efforts at the University of Kent and London’s Natural History Museum, with plans to extract its contents without damaging the delicate shell.
A 1,700-year-old Roman egg found in Buckinghamshire has its liquid yolk and whites intact, making it a rare and exciting discovery. The egg, part of an extraordinary collection of items, was preserved in a waterlogged pit and may have been placed there for good luck. Researchers are now aiming to extract the liquid contents without breaking the shell for further scientific research.
A Roman egg, almost two millennia old, has been discovered in Aylesbury, England, with its liquid still intact, making it the oldest unintentionally preserved avian egg ever seen. Found alongside three others during an excavation, the eggs were dated to the late 3rd century AD and were likely left as gifts to the gods in a pit used for malting and brewing. Researchers are planning to carefully extract the liquid to study it further and are excited about the potential for new discoveries from this unprecedented find.
A study of ancient Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that dementia was rare 2,000 to 2,500 years ago, with records focusing on physical frailties of aging rather than symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms associated with dementia began to surface in Roman times, possibly due to new environmental factors such as increased pollution and exposure to neurotoxins. The study's lead author cross-checked his findings with a population in the Bolivian Amazon, finding minimal dementia rates among those with an active, pre-industrial lifestyle, supporting the theory that sedentary lifestyle and pollution are major factors in cognitive decline.
Archaeologists in central London have unearthed a Roman burial site containing a well-preserved wooden bed, believed to have been used in a funeral. The bed, made from high-quality oak and dismantled before burial, is the first complete example of its kind ever found in Britain. The discovery, made by the Museum of London Archaeology team, also included personal objects and skeletal remains, shedding new light on Roman funerary rituals. The site, located near Holborn Viaduct, has revealed layers of history, from Roman times to the 16th century and beyond, and is now being transformed into office space, with plans to display some of the archaeological finds.
Archaeologists excavating in central London have unearthed a Roman oak bed, believed to have been used to carry a deceased person to their grave, along with a trove of well-preserved artifacts dating back centuries. The finds, including the first complete example of a Roman funerary bed ever found in Britain, were preserved by the water-logged soil around the lost river Fleet. The site also yielded five well-preserved oak coffins, personal possessions, and evidence of various historical periods, from Roman times to the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. The discoveries were made in advance of a large office development, and the artifacts are currently undergoing conservation with plans for public display in the new buildings.
Al Pacino and his girlfriend Noor Alfallah have welcomed their son, Roman, into the world. Roman is Pacino's fourth child. The 83-year-old actor and star of movies such as "Heat," "The Godfather," and "Dog Day Afternoon" has adult children 33-year-old Julie Marie, and 22-year-old twins, Anton James and Olivia Rose.
An "incredibly rare" Roman mausoleum has been discovered beneath a south London construction site, described as "the most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain," featuring interior flooring and a "striking mosaic." The discovery was made during the excavation of a planned construction site near the tourist hotspots of Borough Market and London Bridge. The mausoleum will be restored and put on public display.
Kieran Culkin, star of the Emmy Award-winning drama "Succession," has shared his thoughts on the fate of his character, Roman, in the show's shocking finale. While creator Jesse Armstrong felt Roman had gone back to square one, Culkin believes his character has evolved as a person. However, the most significant impact on Roman is the loss of his family, despite their toxic relationship. Culkin also discussed Roman's final drink order, a martini, but wouldn't confirm if it had any particular meaning. With Culkin expected to receive his first Emmy nomination, fans eagerly await the return of "Succession" for season 4.
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong explains the endings for Kendall, Shiv, and Roman in a new interview with NPR's Terry Gross. Armstrong says that Kendall was not contemplating death in the final scene, and that such a death wouldn't be possible for him given the type of protection he has around him. Shiv and Tom's ending is one of "terrifying equality," while Roman ends up most particularly exactly where he started. Armstrong also reveals that he "wrestled" with leaving the fate of the presidential election open and explains the "raw" and "coherence in its incoherence" feeling he was striving for in the "Connor's Wedding" episode.
A retired garbage man's intuition helped uncover a collection of about two dozen Etruscan and Roman bronze statues from the third century BC to the first century AD in the hilltop village of San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany. The statues were found in the ruins of an ancient spa and are believed to be the biggest collection of ancient bronze statues ever found in Italy. The discovery sheds new light on Etruscan and Roman beliefs and will go on display in Rome's Quirinale Palace from June 22, after months of restoration.
A recreational sea swimmer discovered a 1,800-year-old treasure trove of marble columns off the shore of Beit Yanai, Israel. The columns are part of 44 tons of marble blocks that appear to be from the wreck of a ship that was on its way to a Roman port. The oldest of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean, the cargo includes decorated Corinthian capitals, partially carved capitals, and a huge 6-meter marble architrave. The Israel Antiquities Authority will launch an undersea excavation next week to discover waterlogged wood from under the massive marble blocks or a nearby underwater sand dune that may have buried and preserved parts of the ship.
In episode 6 of "Succession," Kendall and Roman scramble to undermine the GoJo deal in the lead-up to investor day at Waystar Studios in Los Angeles. Kendall looks into Living+, a new Waystar initiative to be unveiled at investor day. The service is essentially branded retirement communities with promotional tie-ins to other pieces of Waystar IP. Meanwhile, Roman meets with the head of Waystar Studios, Joy Palmer, with the intention of funneling more money into its theatrical and streaming projects. The episode highlights the callous displays of wealth and unrealistic demands made by the wealthy elite.