Heritage Daily: Archaeologists find ancient papyri with correspondence made by Roman centurions

By Mark Milligan. Archaeologists from the University of Wrocław have uncovered ancient papyri that contains the correspondence of Roman centurions who were stationed in Egypt. The papyri were discovered in Berenice Troglodytica, an ancient seaport of Egypt on the western shore of the Red Sea. The city was founded by Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC),

Euronews: Archaeologists unearth Greek helmet which may rewrite history of ancient tribal people

By Theo Farrant & AP. The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans. Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Greek helmet from burial mounds in southern Croatia, shedding new light on the history of the Illyrians, a tribal people from the eastern Adriatic and the Balkans. Near the village

History.com: This Day In History (February 14-A.D. 270): St. Valentine beheaded

By History.com Editors. On February 14, around the year A.D. 270, Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, is said to have been executed. Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular and bloody campaigns. The emperor had to maintain a strong army, but

The Sydney Morning Herald: Dozens of Roman-era graves discovered in Gaza

By AP. Hamas authorities have announced the discovery of more than 60 tombs in an ancient burial site in Gaza dating back to the Roman era. Work crews have been excavating the site since it was discovered last January during preparations for an Egyptian-funded housing project. Hiyam al-Bitar, a researcher from the Hamas-run Ministry of

History.com: This Day In History (September 28-48 B.C.): Pompey the Great assassinated

By History.com Editors. Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt. During his long career, Pompey the Great displayed exceptional military talents on the battlefield. He fought in Africa and Spain, quelled the slave revolt of Spartacus, cleared the Mediterranean of pirates, and conquered

History.com: This Day In History (August 12-30 B.C.): Cleopatra dies by suicide

By History.com Editors. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her forces against Octavian, the future first emperor of Rome. Cleopatra, born in 69 B.C., was made Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, upon the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, in 51 B.C.

Live Science: Mysterious ‘lord of the universe’ deity from ancient Palmyra finally identified

By Owen Jarus. The god’s name was never directly written out. The identity of an unknown god described in inscriptions from the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria, has long baffled scientists. But now, a researcher declares that she has cracked the case. Palmyra existed for millennia and the city flourished around 2,000