Year: 2010

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

Researchers at University College London are working on a newly found manuscript of the Codex Gregorianus — a compilation of Roman laws from the early 4th c. A.D.  You can read more about it at the Science Daily web-site….Continue Reading New Roman Law Text Found

The American Philological Association has launched a new blog to announce news of interest to Classicists everywhere.  Items posted include calls for papers (for upcoming conferences), job listings, and more.  I’ve added an RSS feed to the APA blog on my side bar.  Check it out below….Continue Reading APA News Blog