Ridley Hall dig reveals Roman and Saxon finds

"Archaeologists have found Roman and Saxon jewellery and tools in the grounds of a theological college in Cambridge. The dig is in advance of the construction of a £9m extension at Ridley Hall. Archaeologists say animal bone and pottery suggest it was a settlement dating back to the Iron Age."

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Rethinking Early Roman Anti-Semitism

"The Jewish Revolt that led to the destruction of the Second Temple is erroneously held to be the start of Roman anti-Semitism, while it is actually more of the same - the belief Jews are sinister, evil and threatening."

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Ancient treasures to the rescue of Greece's ruined economy?

"Greece's Culture and Tourism Ministry last month said it would slash the cost of permits for filming and photographic shoots at more than 100 of the country's ancient monuments, including the world-famous Parthenon in Athens."

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Emperors of Rome #63 Petronius Maximus

Emperors of Rome continues with Petronius Maximus, the first of the eight shadow emperors to reign from 455 and who came to the throne in the aftermath of the assassination of Valentinian III.

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