Roman Invasion of Britain

Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper

Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper - Developers have agreed to incorporate the remains into its plans and put them on display

The Washington Post · 23h

Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

The basilica was part of the forum, the social, political and commercial heart of Roman London, where people went to shop, mingle, seek justice and hear the latest edicts from pol

NBC News on MSN · 48m

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building

An office building from the 1930s in the heart of London was about to be demolished and redeveloped by its owners — until archaeologists unearthed remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica in the basement.

The New York Times · 1h

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.

BBC · 13h

Unearthing early Roman London under an office basement

A discovery underneath the basement of an office block has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the city of London. Archaeologists have found a substantial piece of the ancient city's first basilica - a 2,

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2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement

Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s ...

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Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a ...

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The untold story of the gladiator and one of Britain's most remarkable archaeological finds

Their research is beginning to suggest that the gladiator who originally wore the helmet, may also have played an interesting role in the Roman conquest of Britain or its aftermath. A ...

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The Roman invasion

The first Roman invasion took place across the River Dee. It was aimed at dividing the people of the highlands of Wales from the highlands of the north of what would later become England.

Smithsonian Magazine13d

Two Metal Detectorists in the Netherlands Stumbled Onto Hundreds of Looted Coins From the Roman Conquest of Britain

The 404 coins, including 44 from Britain, are believed to be a mix of military pay and the spoils of war, stashed by a Roman soldier after he returned to the European continent ...

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Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

Public Radio International1d

Ancient Roman basilica discovered under London office building

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered under an old office building in London’s financial hub. The basilica is estimated to be at least 2,000 years old and dates back to the city’s founding ...

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