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Incredible new images shed light on major settlement in Roman Britain during rule of 'rebel' emperors - MSN

In the late 3rd century, a commander named Carausius attempted to secede from Rome, declaring himself emperor in Britain. He was assassinated in 293 by his ally Allectus, who ruled for an ... read more

Britain's Oldest Example of Christian Graffiti Found Near Hadrian's Wall - Smithsonian Magazine

Fragment of a 1,400-year-old chalice found near Hadrian's Wall in northern England The Vindolanda Trust Some 1,400 years ago, individuals living near Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England ... read more

Ancient Roman goddess of victory sculpture found at Hadrian’s Wall by amateur archaeologists - MSN

Vindolanda was first built by the Roman army, before construction had even begun on the 73-mile-long Hadrian’s Wall, to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. read more

A Cartoon's Black Star Prompts A Fight: What Did Roman Britain Look Like?

Still, many historians did have their say — in favor of Beard's dissent. (Another statistician supported Beard, as well.). On Monday, Beard's employer, the University of Cambridge, supplied a ... read more