Analysis of latrine sediments at the Roman fort of Vindolanda has revealed that at least three parasites were widespread among Roman soldiers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The discovery of a single grave in a Dutch town has pushed the story of Rome’s northern frontier into sharper focus than any textbook map. Archaeologists in Heerlen have uncovered the carefully ...

Roman soldiers defending Hadrian's Wall in Britain were well acquainted with diarrhea and stomachaches, according to a new study that found evidence of at least three different intestinal parasites in ...

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A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian’s Wall, has shown that the occupants were infected by three types of intestinal parasite – roundworm, whipworm, and ...

It probably sucked to be a Roman soldier guarding Hadrian’s Wall circa the third century CE. W.H. Auden imagined the likely harsh conditions in his poem “Roman Wall Blues,” in which a soldier laments ...

Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall were infected by parasites that cause serious stomach upsets, reveals new research. An analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to the ...

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A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Heerlen, Netherlands, contained the remains of a Roman soldier. The site was first believed to be a cellar, but was determined to be a tomb after the discovery of ...

The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns stepped up, acknowledged Christmas, and helped sick children eat this holiday season. Reigns is a two-time leukemia survivor and a supporter of the Joe DiMaggio ...

Roman Reigns might be on the nice list this year. As the old adage goes, it’s better to give than receive, especially during the Christmas season. In the case of former Undisputed WWE Champion Roman ...

The explosion, which occurred at about 11:46 a.m., was triggered after a woman reportedly brought out the explosive device from her apartment and asked the soldier to help identify it. A routine ...