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152- The Storm Before the Storm

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In 375 the Huns exploded into Gothic territory, sending refugees fleeing for the saftey of the Roman Empire.

151- Bursting a Blood Vessel

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Valens spent the late 360s and early 370s dealing with hostile Goths in the north and hostile Persians in the east. In 375 he would be left to face these threats alone when Valentinian suddenly died.

150- The Perils of Mismanagement

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in the late 360s and early 370s AD Roman mismanagment of three different regions in the Western Empire led to armed conflict.

110- A Gothic Horror

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In 249 AD Decius ousted Philip the Arab and ascended to the Imperial throne. Two years later though, Decius was dead after leading the legions to a massive defeat at the hands of the Goths.

Gordian III died in 244 AD and was succeeded by his Praetorian Prefect Philip the Arab. While Philip dealt with internal revolts and external invasion, he found time to celebrate Rome's 1000th birthday in 248 AD.

108- Gordian's Knot

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By August of 238, the other five men who had claimed a share of the purple were dead, leaving 13-year-old Gordian III as the last man standing.

Oldest church in Armenia found at Artaxata

Updated: 2024-10-15 06:22:21

Archaeologists have discovered the oldest church in Armenia in the ancient city of Artaxata. The octagonal building with four extended bays forming a cross-shaped floorplan dating to the 4th century is the oldest archaeologically excavated and documented church in the country. It is also the only known octagonal church in Armenia, although the design is … Read the full post →"Oldest church in Armenia found at Artaxata"

Dürer print rescued from dump by 11-year-old sells for $44,800

Updated: 2024-10-14 08:29:58

An engraving by Albrecht Dürer rescued from a landfill by an 11-year-old antique hunter has sold at auction for £33,390 ($44,800), twice the presale estimate of £10,000 to £20,000 ($13,000 – $26,000). Knight, Death and the Devil was engraved by Nuremberg printmaker Albrecht Dürer in 1513. Dürer named it Reuter (Rider) and it is an … Read the full post →"Dürer print rescued from dump by 11-year-old sells for $44,800"

Prison site excavations reveal 12,000 years of life in southern Sweden

Updated: 2024-10-13 05:04:48

A massive archaeological investigation at the site of a new correctional facility in Dalköpinge outside Trelleborg, Sweden, has uncovered evidence of occupation dating back 12,000 years, including the richly furnished grave of an elite woman from the Bronze Age. Two excavations, the first from late August to November 2023, the second over three months in … Read the full post →"Prison site excavations reveal 12,000 years of life in southern Sweden"

Etruscan votive bull returned to museum after disappearing in World War II

Updated: 2024-10-12 04:07:41

An Etruscan votive bull has returned to the National Roman Museum more than 100 years after it was loaned out and lost in the upheaval of World War II. The prodigal bull reemerged during the pandemic. It was mailed anonymously to the Civic Museums of Monza along with a typewritten letter entitled “The return home … Read the full post →"Etruscan votive bull returned to museum after disappearing in World War II"

Monumental Hellenistic rampart found in Croatia

Updated: 2024-10-11 04:33:34

The monumental remains of the Hellenistic-era ramparts of the ancient Greek city of Epetion have been discovered in the village of Stobreč, near Split, Croatia. The well-preserved walls where discovered during an excavation in advance of new construction. The rampart from the Greek defenses is 230 feet long and as much as ten feet high … Read the full post →"Monumental Hellenistic rampart found in Croatia"