In search of the Thracians
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by Current World Archaeology
2w ago
The Thracians made a keen impression on both their neighbours and the archaeological record, but how much do we really know about them? The post In search of the Thracians appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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CWA 129 – out now
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by Current World Archaeology
2w ago
It is easy to see the Thracians as stereotypes. According to the ancient literature, they were riders, warriors, and capable of horrifying displays of savagery. Such characteristics set them apart from the more orderly and controlled Greeks, who also penned many of these accounts. Sumptuous metalwork from Thracian territory, though, speaks of skilful artisans, and also an openness to a cornucopia of cultural influences. In our cover feature, we go in search of the real Thracians. Ancient writings have been spurring study, too, of finds from Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius in AD 79 ..read more
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On the trail of the legions
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by Amy Brunskill
2M ago
At some point in the last few decades BC, Roman legionaries paused on the banks of the Mera River, to the north of Lake Como, in Italy. While the soldiers were there, some stones in the riverbed caught their eye. The post On the trail of the legions appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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CWA 128 – out now
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by Current World Archaeology
2M ago
In the 1st century BC, a Roman force advanced into Switzerland from Italy. We cannot yet be sure whether these soldiers were tasked with conquest, or mounting a punitive expedition to cow the inhabitants of the Alps. But we do know that members of this force were drawn from three different legions, and that they were making for a key Alpine pass. Ahead of them lay at least one battle. Over the last two decades, a remarkable range of finds associated with this incursion has been identified. In our cover feature, we follow in the footsteps of these legions. It The post CWA 128 – out now appeared ..read more
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In search of the Silk Roads
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by Current World Archaeology
5M ago
Xuanzang was not afraid to break the rules. This Buddhist monk lived in Tang China during the 7th century AD. Although the imperial court banned foreign travel due to security concerns, this did not deter Xuanzang from slipping out of the country undercover in AD 629. The post In search of the Silk Roads appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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CWA 127 – out now
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by Current World Archaeology
5M ago
We now know that there were many Silk Roads. Back in the 19th century, an attempt to chart how ancient exotic goods travelled east and west produced two lines on a map, running westwards from China. Today, the picture looks rather different. An increasingly intricate web of connections can be glimpsed, linking Asia, parts of Africa, and Europe. A new British Museum exhibition is examining this network, revealing both the wonders this flow of materials and ideas made possible, and the horrors that could accompany them. Adapting to new circumstances was also on the agenda in Southeast Arabia aro ..read more
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Pompeii
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by Current World Archaeology
7M ago
The biggest dig at Pompeii in a generation is working to expose nearly an entire block of the ancient city. Archaeologists are making astonishing discoveries that shed powerful new light on life and death in the shadow of Vesuvius. The post Pompeii appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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CWA 126 – out now
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by Current World Archaeology
7M ago
Pompeii continues to amaze. The tragedy that befell the city in AD 79 famously preserved powerful and poignant snapshots of everyday life. From family homes ablaze with flamboyant frescoes to the gritty realities of industries reliant on hard manual labour, Pompeii has it all. Now the largest dig in the city for a generation has unearthed a property that brings together both of these facets: a combined bakery and residential complex. It offers plenty of grist for the mill when it comes to understanding the range of lifestyles on offer in a Roman city. The rich variety of animals in The post CW ..read more
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Roman villas in Limburg
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by Current World Archaeology
9M ago
Around 20 Roman villas have been excavated in the Limburg region of the Netherlands. The heyday for this work came in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when a succession of sites was investigated with antiquarian zeal. Now fresh research in the field, archives, and find stores is shedding intriguing new light on these villa estates and their inhabitants. The post Roman villas in Limburg appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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Warriors of Rome
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by Current World Archaeology
11M ago
Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world. But what was life really like for the individuals who became career soldiers, and how much do we know about the tools of their trade? The post Warriors of Rome appeared first on World Archaeology ..read more
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