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Founded in 1910 for the study of Roman history, archaeology, literature and art down to about A.D. 700.

Based at Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

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The Roman Society @theromansoc.bsky.social · Oct 8
'A Taste of Latin,' online talk hosted by the Hellenic and Roman societies will be given by Caroline K. Mackenzie. It will showcase the artistry of Latin, and its links with English.

Dates: Tues 4 Nov, 7-8pm or Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12 noon (UK time)

www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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Mosaic of satyr and maenad. From Cologne, Germany. #MosaicMonday #ClassicsBluesky🏺

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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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'Wooden sculpture depicting Hercules found in ancient refuse pit '

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Wooden sculpture depicting Hercules found in ancient refuse pit
A rare wooden sculpture depicting Hercules has been discovered in a refuse pit on the Spanish Island of Ibiza.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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'Iron Age hillfort 'mysteriously faded' from use' 🏺
Iron Age hillfort near Perth 'mysteriously faded' from use
Archaeologists suggest the coming of a Roman army could be a reason why Broxy Kennels Fort was abandoned.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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'2,000-Year-Old Durotriges Tribe Discovery in Dorset Unveils Possible Human Sacrifice Ritual'

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2,000-Year-Old Durotriges Tribe Discovery in Dorset Unveils Possible Human Sacrifice Ritual
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University have uncovered the remains of a teenage girl buried face down in a pit in Dorset,...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Bronze portrait head of Emperor Alexander Severus. From Thessaloniki, Greece.

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November 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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'Anthony Thwaite OBE's poetry published in new book'

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Poet and archaeologist who was part of the fabric of Norfolk life
‘This is the simple poem,’ wrote Anthony Thwaite OBE, poet, archaeologist, teacher, broadcaster, television presenter, traveller, critic,…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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'Carved jewel uncovered at Roman fort in northern England'

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News - Carved Jewel Uncovered at Roman Fort in Northern England - Archaeology Magazine
NORTHUMBERLAND, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that an intaglio that may have been set as a signet […]
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November 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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'Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds'
Croatia: Skeletons in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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'Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort'

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Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort
Located in Northumberland, England, Bremenium was constructed around AD 80 to defend an extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge north of Hadrian's Wall.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Battle of the Galli depicted in mosaic from the House of the Labyrinth at Pompeii #MosaicMonday

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October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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'Miniature Skeleton: A ghostly 2,000-year-old party favor from a Roman banquet.' By @killgrove.bsky.social

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Miniature Skeleton: A ghostly 2,000-year-old party favor from a Roman banquet
This spooky skeleton was likely made to remind Roman banqueters that life is short.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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New term diaries! Our Autumn Lecture will be on Thursday 20 December, at 6pm
Room G7, South Block, Senate House, London. Professor Richard Janko will discuss 'Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri'.

In-person event. All welcome. No booking required.

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October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Two options to listen - Tues 4 Nov, 7-8pm or Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12 noon (UK time)!
theromansoc.bsky.social The Roman Society @theromansoc.bsky.social · Oct 8
'A Taste of Latin,' online talk hosted by the Hellenic and Roman societies will be given by Caroline K. Mackenzie. It will showcase the artistry of Latin, and its links with English.

Dates: Tues 4 Nov, 7-8pm or Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12 noon (UK time)

www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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October 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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UTERE FELIX DOMINA IULIANE (‘Use [this and be] happy, Lady Juliane’) - inscription on bracelet from the Hoxne hoard. #EpigraphyTuesday

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For more about this hoard and its finding see archaeology.co.uk/articles/new...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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For #FindsFriday, the Great Platter from the Mildenhall Treasure. www.romansociety.org/Imago/Image-...

There is more information about this find at:
mildenhallmuseum.co.uk/collections/...

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October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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'Amateur archaeologists make Roman finds'

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Roman artefacts unearthed at Attingham Park
People were invited to take part in a two-week dig at Attingham Park in September.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Two phases of timber buildings shown during excavations at Inchtuthil legionary fortress, north of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. #RomanFortThursday

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October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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'Secret Roman Emperor passage to Rome Colosseum opens for the first time in 2,000 years'

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Secret Roman Emperor passage to Rome Colosseum opens for first time in 2,000 years
Rome’s famous Colosseum is allowing visitors to walk through a hidden imperial passage, following in the footsteps where Roman emperors would have once walked to discreetly arrive at the ancient amphi...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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This Wednesday!
kingsclassics.bsky.social King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · Oct 8
Next Wednesday (15th October). Dr Bobby Xinyue will open the Bristol Classical Association's 2025-2026 speaker series with his talk "Signs and Sons in Virgil's 'Aeneid'"

Tickets from: www.eventbrite.com/e/signs-and-...

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Fresco of an arrowhead being removed from Aeneas' thigh in the presence of Venus and Aeneas' young son Ascanius. From Pompeii, in Naples National Archaeological Museum
October 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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On 13 October in 54 CE the Emperor Claudius died, murdered, it was rumoured in Rome, by his wife Agrippina. This bronze portrait head discovered in Saxmundham, Kent is either of Claudius, or of his successor, Nero.

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October 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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'Milan, "Women and Ruins": The Luigi Rovati Foundation celebrates the pioneers of archaeological photography'

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Milan, "Women and Ruins": The Luigi Rovati Foundation celebrates the pioneers of archaeological photography.
Luigi Rovati Foundation is offering a talk titled "Women and Ruins: Archaeology, Photography, and Landscape." Friday, October 3, at 6:00 PM. Palazzo Venezia 52, Milan. Free admission, reservations…
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October 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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'More than 800 Roman coins found in a shipwreck in the Rhône River from 1,800 years ago'

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More than 800 Roman coins found in a shipwreck in the Rhône River from 1,800 years ago
The murky and treacherous waters of the Rhône as it passes through the Trinquetaille district have kept a secret for almost two millennia, a secret that the archaeological mission of the Musée…
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October 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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The 'School for Youths' at Mactaris (in modern Tunisia).

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October 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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'A Taste of Latin,' online talk hosted by the Hellenic and Roman societies will be given by Caroline K. Mackenzie. It will showcase the artistry of Latin, and its links with English.

Dates: Tues 4 Nov, 7-8pm or Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12 noon (UK time)

www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...

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October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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'Children uncover past in Redesdale heritage project' #RomanFortThursday
Children uncover past in Redesdale heritage project
Youngsters from Tyneside have been exploring the history and heritage of a Northumberland valley. Tony Henderson reports
www.culturednortheast.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM