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Statue of Roman emperor once stood in Scottish Borders, research suggests

An exhibition, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire, opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend.

The Independent UK · Nov 12

What did the Romans ever give Scotland? Heated floors, flashy sandals, sun gods – and a lot of nails

From steamy bathhouses to altars to Sol the sun god and leather shoes that still survive to this day, an eye-opening new exhibition chronicles Scotland under the Romans (before they fled)

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should…’ – Stoic philosopher reminds that character is built through action, not debate

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius advised living virtue instead of discussing it. His timeless words challenge modern habits of talking about values more than practicing them. True character is revealed by consistent actions, not by impressive speeches or debates. This Stoic principle encourages focusing on personal conduct and controllable actions. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

'Lost' 2nd-century Roman fort discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists have discovered the buried remains of a Roman fort along Scotland's ancient Antonine Wall.

LiveScience · Apr 24, 2023

Israel Unveils Rare 1,900 Year-old Roman-era Coin

Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday displayed a rare and "remarkably well preserved" Roman-era coin dating back nearly 1,900 years, depicting the moon goddess Luna, the first such find in Israeli waters. The coin minted in Alexandria in present-day Egypt featuring the zodiac sign Cancer below Luna and the era's Roman emperor,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022