It was supposed to be just another sunny beach refresh in Spain — until construction crews accidentally uncovered something a lot older than sunburn and sandcastles. Workers digging along Almadraba beach in Alicante got more than they bargained for when a routine regeneration project unearthed what looked like a harmless chunk of stone — and … Read more
A bronze, temple-shaped box dating back over 1,700 years was discovered in central Romania, officials with the Turda History Museum announced in late September. Archaeologists unearthed the box over the summer in the city of Turda, which was a civilian settlement under ancient Roman rule from around the 1st century until the late 3rd century. Small enough … Read more
Archaeologists in Romania have unearthed an elite Roman family’s ancient treasure, buried for centuries beneath the remains of a millennia-old city. The discovery, announced by the National History Museum of Romania on Aug. 23, was made within the remains of Histria, an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Black Sea. The treasure consists of more than … Read more
Archaeologists recently unearthed an ancient Roman bathhouse in Turkey – a relic as luxurious as it is old. The discovery was covered by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency (AA). A landowner in the area was planting sour cherry saplings in 2023 when he stumbled across a Roman-era floor mosaic. Thanks to underground imaging radar, archaeologists found the bathhouse about … Read more
There are many sides to this story. Scientists remain baffled over a mysterious 12-sided bronze object dating back to the Roman Empire — theorizing it could be anything from a candle holder to a “cosmic symbol.” The first Roman dodecahedron was discovered in 1739 in the English Midlands. Since then,120 of the geometric enigmas have … Read more
Researchers in London recently announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” has been solved, revealing artwork that’s been hidden for 1,800 years. The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) announced in a June 17 press release that one of its experts successfully reconstructed a collection of Roman wall plaster. The collection of painted ancient plaster is the … Read more
Roman Anthony’s sister had the internet buzzing as she supported the Boston Red Sox right fielder, who’s the No. 1 prospect in MLB, in his second game Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Lia Anthony stole the spotlight while taking in the action at Fenway Park with their family, which includes mom Lori, who … Read more
Roman Polanski settled a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault of a minor more than 50 years ago. The Oscar-winning director no longer faces a 10-day trial in the US after reaching a settlement. “The case settled in the summer to the parties’ mutual satisfaction and has now been formally dismissed,” Polanski’s representative told Fox News … Read more
A British tourist has been caught carving his daughters’ initials into an Ancient Roman house in Pompeii. The 37-year-old Englishman, who has not been named, allegedly used a sharp object to make five indentations in the House of the Vestals. It is described as one of the most sophisticated and impressive houses in Pompeii at … Read more
Sika Anoa’i, who was one half of the legendary Wild Samoans professional wrestling tag team and the father of current WWE star Roman Reigns, died on Tuesday. He was 79. The news was announced on Instagram by his nephew, Jahrus Anoa’i. “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of … Read more
Archaeologists discovered rare paintings, showing Helen of Troy and other Greek figures, in the lost Roman city of Pompeii 2000 years after the deadly volcanic eruption. The paintings were revealed on Thursday after archaeologists uncovered them from a “spectacular dining room” that featured “black walls,” a press release from Pompeii’s Archaeological site. A standout work … Read more
Finally, The Rock has resumed his role as the People’s Antagonist. For those not in the pro wrestling know, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been thrust into a controversy at the upcoming WrestleMania, involving an angle that has been running on two tracks for multiple years. On Thursday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” The … Read more
Congratulations are in order for NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor and her husband, Jon Hemphill. On Saturday, the “Football Night in America” host, 36, announced the birth of the couple’s first baby, son Roman, who arrived on Sunday, Dec. 24. “The best gift,” Taylor captioned her Instagram post, which featured a carousel of photos featuring the … Read more
Ladies, ask the men in your life how often they think about the Roman Empire — the answer might surprise you. In a new TikTok trend, women are discovering that their partners and male friends think about the Roman Empire — a period of time that lasted from 27 BC to 476 AD — more often than … Read more
Facing hundreds of lawsuits accusing the Catholic Church of enabling child sexual abuse, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco filed for bankruptcy Monday in an effort to facilitate any potential settlements. The filing of Chapter 11 in a San Francisco court will allow the diocese to halt the lawsuits while it develops a plan to hold … Read more
Go jump in the canal. Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera is refusing to row back on his decision to invite Hollywood real-life villains Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, and Luc Besson to the late summer event, which will take place in spite of the potentially party-pooping SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. “Luc Besson has been … Read more
A 2,000-year-old garnet ring from ancient Rome that is believed to have an image of the first Roman emperor sold for nearly 600 times its expected price at a recent jewelry auction in England. The ring, which features an “intaglio” — a carving in a gem or piece of metal that can be used to seal official … Read more
Dil-do as the Romans do. UK archaeologists were flabbergasted after discovering that a 2,000-year-old “sewing tool” could potentially be the only known life-size Roman dildo. They detailed the alleged phallic first in the journal Antiquity. “I have to confess, part of me thinks it’s kind of self-evident that it is a penis,” said Dr. Rob … Read more
Beloved Borscht Belt comic and actor Freddie Roman, best known for his roasts as part of New York City’s Friars Club and later Comedy Central, died at the age of 85 on Saturday, his family said. Roman suffered a heart attack in Boynton Beach, Florida, his daughter confirmed to Deadline. The comic had spent most … Read more
Everyone acknowledges (pun totally intended) that Sami Zayn’s having an amazing year. Between the Johnny Knoxville feud that culminated in WrestleMania 38’s amazing Jackass match, to the next level work he’s done since with Roman Reigns & The Bloodline, the world is getting to watch a pro wrestling master at work in 2022. Like most … Read more