Month: February 2010

A new exhibition at the National Constitution Center in Philadephia explores the connections between Ancient Rome and America.  It looks like a terrific exhibit — click on the picture below to visit the website. Head of Eagle – Firenze, Museo Archeologico Nazionale The exhibit runs through August 1.  If you are in the Philadelphia area,…Continue Reading Ancient Rome & America

Archaeologists analyzing a Roman-era skeleton found in Puglia (Southern Italy) have discovered that the man came from East-Asia.  We know that the Romans had extensive trade networks in the east, but analysis shows that this man was a laborer, not an elite merchant or “ambassador.”  You can read an account on the Telegraph website….Continue Reading Roman Diversity