Roman Britain

Rare Roman terracotta head found at Magna Fort in England

Volunteer archaeologists digging at a Roman fort in northern England have unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old terracotta head depicting a regal female figure, adding a new chapter to the site's rich history along Hadrian's Wall.

Giant Roman shoes found at Hadrian’s Wall puzzle experts

Archaeologists working at a Roman fort in northern England have uncovered eight leather shoes from nearly 2,000 years ago that measure the equivalent of modern size 13 to 14, raising questions about the physical characteristics of the people who once…