Flavian Dynasty Hair and Make-up
In the Antonine Period AD 120 to 140 fashions changed and this portrait of a woman in Egypt shows the
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Ancient Roman Names | Latin Language Blog
Back in ancient Roman times, most male citizens were named in three parts or the tria nomina. The praenomen is
Read moreI’ve been on the Pilgrimage! – Current Archaeology
WallQuest community project – lots of good info on 2019 developments on Hadrians Wall. Source: I’ve been on the Pilgrimage!
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Tab.Vindol. 343. Ink writing tablet | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
“Greet Spectatus and … and Firmus” – letter from Vindolanda about doing business. For a moment I thought it was
Read more8 Roman Auxilliary Units That Served on the Antonine Wall | History Hit
Syrian archers, Bulgarian cavalry, Belgium and Netherlands infantry, French and Spanish all served on the Antonine wall. Source: 8
Read moreWhen Syrians, Algerians and Iraqis patrolled Hadrian’s Wall | Books | The Guardian
Charlotte Higgins: Britain’s history of Middle Eastern immigrants may have been forgotten, but it dates back to Roman times Source:
Read moreHow did the Romans go to the toilet? – KS2 History – BBC Bitesize
The Romans had communal toilet spaces, sometimes shared by 30 people. Source: How did the Romans go to the toilet?
Read moreBearsden: the rediscovery and excavation of a Roman fort – The Archaeopress Blog
David Breeze provides an introduction and detailed context for his new book ‘Bearsden: The Story of a Roman Fort’ Source:
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The Batavians (Dutch)
The Batavians were stationed in Britain in 80AD and fought for Agricola. They were present on the Antonine wall at
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