Romans in Scotland

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  • Lead Pipes

    https://www.thetimes.com/article/97f82c93-92a1-4abe-aea9-29d23c5146b4?shareToken=6c1acd1c02aaf438e2cc50f6bc4e3164

  • Gladiator II Links to Scotland

    Official site and nearest tickets https://www.gladiatormovie.co.uk/ Caracalla and Geta, portrayed in the film Gladiator II came to Scotland to fight…

  • Roman Toilets

    Roman Toilets

    Roman toilets were communal, and going there was a sit-down social activity. In Scotland, the toilets were all attached to…

  • Roman Glass

    Roman Glass

    The Romans were skilled glassmakers, and their techniques were quite advanced for their time. Here’s a brief overview of how…

  • Roman Mosiacs

    Roman Mosiacs

    No Roman mosaics have ever been found in Scotland as it was a military operation for a limited period. But…

  • Roman Foods Introduced to Britain

    Roman Foods Introduced to Britain

    The Romans introduced a wide variety of new foods and agricultural practices to Britain, significantly influencing the local diet. Here’s…

  • Roman Buildings in British Towns

    Roman Buildings in British Towns

    Roman towns in Britain were structured with a variety of buildings that served different purposes, similar to Roman towns elsewhere…

  • Sixty pairs of Roman shoes found in Scottish ditch

    Sixty pairs of Roman shoes found in Scottish ditch

    Archaeologists excavating a site of a future Tesco supermarket in Camelon, Scotland, have discovered a range of Roman artefacts, including 120…

  • Cooking

    Cooking

    The Romans introduced several cooking techniques to Britain during their occupation. Here are a few: Baking: The Romans were skilled…

  • Barracks

    Barracks

    Roman barracks, known as contubernia, were efficiently designed to house soldiers in a fort. The layout of these barracks reflected…

  • Roman Bridge Building

    Roman Bridge Building

    Roman bridge-building was key to ensuring good communication and facilitating the easy transfer of soldiers. In Scotland, bridges were built…

  • Roman Medicine and Surgery

    Roman Medicine and Surgery

    Roman medicine and surgery were advanced for their time, influenced heavily by earlier Greek practices but adapted and expanded to…

  • The Roman Diet

    The Roman Diet

    List Bearsden foods References The Roman Military Diet R. W. Davies Britannia, Vol. 2 (1971), pp. 122-142 (21 pages)

  • Mars God of War

    Mars God of War

    In ancient Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and an essential figure in their pantheon. As the son…

  • Roman Reading and Writing

    Roman Reading and Writing

    Roman soldiers were expected to communicate in Latin and to have basic reading and writing skills. If necessary the army…

  • Toilets

    Toilets

    In ancient Rome, military toilets, (latrines) were essential structures designed to provide sanitation and waste disposal for the Roman soldiers…

  • Jupiter Dolichenus

    Jupiter Dolichenus

    Dolichenus was a syncretic deity originating from the ancient city of Doliche, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. This…

  • Diana God of Hunting

    Diana God of Hunting

    Diana is a significant goddess in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Artemis. She is associated with various aspects,…

  • Apollo

    Apollo

    Apollo was the son of Jupiter (the Roman equivalent of Zeus) and Leto. He had a twin sister named Diana…

  • Roman Gods List

    Roman Gods List

    The Romans took the Greek gods and gave them new names. The Romans in Scotland created altars to some of…