An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in ...

An important Roman military base was stationed in the area at the time. Researchers believe the cavalry unit consisted of more than 700 horses and roughly 500 men.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

Its placement was odd. Roman cemeteries for people lay nearby — about half a kilometer away in this case. His position, said Roth, suggests the man was “disposed of” rather than laid to rest.

Builders were stunned when they stumbled across one of the largest hoards of Roman coins ever found in Britain — worth more than £100,000 (about $126,000). A total of 1,368 Iron Age and Roman ...

Archaeologists discovered a Roman military camp outside of the city, surrounded by a ditch and rampart. They believe that the camp was created for the siege.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.