Roman Roadchef! Archaeologists uncover a 'service station' in Gloucester where ancient travellers would have stopped for 'fast food' 2,000 years ago

found 2025 › Jan › 17 (Fri) @ 12:09 UTC

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Archeologists have discovered the foundations of a Roman 'service station' by the A147 in the Cotswolds, about five miles south of Cheltenham.

I, Fraudius! Roman coin conmen discovered nearly 1,700 years after he committed crime - which was once punishable by crucifixion

found 2025 › Jan › 17 (Fri) @ 05:40 UTC

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A dig has revealed a number of moulds which would have been used to create fake Roman coins - an offence that was punishable by crucifixion.

Archaeologists uncover Roman ‘service station’ during roadworks in Gloucester

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

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The mutatio, on Ermin Street linking Silchester and Gloucester, would have provided a place for travellers to rest or change horses

At Gloucester services on the M5, travellers are resting and refuell…

Roman Kemp's replacement for presenting duties at the BRIT Awards 2025 is REVEALED - after it was announced he wouldn't be hosting

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

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It was revealed on Wednesday that the son of the Spandau Ballet star wouldn't be hosting the 2025 ceremony despite viewers hailing him a huge success last year.

Roman Kemp is axed from presenting the BRIT awards

found 2025 › Jan › 15 (Wed) @ 15:41 UTC

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Friends of the star say that he will not return for this year's ceremony which is due to take place on Saturday 1 March at London's O2 Arena after stepping in at the last minute for the 2024 show.

Roman Kemp is axed from presenting the BRIT awards - as it's revealed his 2024 appearance only happened when a Hollywood A lister dropped out at the last minute

found 2025 › Jan › 15 (Wed) @ 15:08 UTC

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Friends of the star say that he will not return for this year's ceremony which is due to take place on Saturday 1 March at London's O2 Arena after stepping in at the last minute for the 2024 show.

The birth of Jesus would probably have been forgotten – if it wasn’t for a plague | Jonathan Kennedy

found 2024 › Dec › 25 (Wed) @ 11:43 UTC

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When a terrifying Ebola-like pandemic struck the Roman empire, Christianity offered solutions that the old ways didn’t

In our Christmas imagery, ancient symbols such as fir trees, mistletoe, holly and…

Melanie Sykes reveals she has had her breast implants removed and is recovering from surgery - 14 years after getting the cosmetic procedure

found 2024 › Dec › 16 (Mon) @ 13:56 UTC

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The TV presenter, 54, went under the knife in 2010 after admitting she 'grew insecure about her boobs' after the birth of her two sons Roman, 22, and Valentino, 20.

Pompeii experts back Pliny's account of Mount Vesuvius eruption date

found 2024 › Dec › 13 (Fri) @ 07:42 UTC

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Study suggests Pliny’s 24 August AD79 more likely than autumn dates suggested in 18th century

The date on which Mount Vesuvius erupted, wiping out the lives of thousands in ancient Pompeii and other n…