The Latest Breaking News from Hadrian

Study suggests the woman named on a 2,000-year-old Roman well belonged to one of Rome's most influential families

A recent study re-examines Junia Rufina's inscription at ancient Butrint. This monument, a Roman well, was more than just a water source. The inscription's simplicity suggests her prominence was already widely known. Researchers link her to an influential Roman family with extensive imperial connections. This finding highlights the growing public…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Lavish Roman villa discovered outside Rome's walls may have been frequented by Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius

The villa, which came to light because it was illegally excavated, was found in an area frequented two millennia ago by the emperors Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius.

LiveScience · Jun 15

Striking souvenir from 2nd century AD Hadrian's Wall in UK found in Spain

Researchers from the CSIC and the National Archaeological Museum have published a study of the 'Berlanga cup', an exceptional Roman piece from the 2nd century AD made in Britain and found in Soria. It's the only one of its kind with data from the eastern flank of Hadrian's Wall.

Euronews · Apr 26

Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'deliberate and mindless' act, UK prosecutor says

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

Euronews · Apr 29, 2025

From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies

Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails surrounding the center connect my neighborhood to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park downtown and everything in between.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion

The lamp depicts Jewish motifs from a time when Jewish worship was suppressed under the Romans.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2025

Trial Begins For Men Accused Of Toppling Beloved Sycamore

Learn about the heartbreaking loss of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian's Wall and the legal proceedings that followed.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Bonhams auction house facing claims it is selling looted Roman antiquities

Third-century Roman plate and bust of Emperor Hadrian alleged to have links to man convicted of illegal dealing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

Was Jesus Palestinian?

Netflix’s upcoming biblical biopic, Mary, has been attacked on social media because the title character and her husband Joseph are being played by Israeli actors.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024

Best books on Roman history, from Romulus and Remus to the decline of Empire

A curated list for those who can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2024