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London, Roman basilica and house of commons

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building

An office building from the 1930s in London was about to be demolished — until remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica were found in the basement.

Public Radio International · 1d

Ancient Roman basilica discovered under London office building

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered under an old office building in London’s financial hub. The basilica is estimated to be at least 2,000 years old and dates back to the city’s founding following the Roman empire’s invasion of Britain.

The Washington Post · 1d

2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement

Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.

The New York Times · 15h

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.

Greek Reporter13h

Strabo: The Ancient Greek Geographer Who Mapped the World

Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...

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Native Tribes of Britain

This map shows the approximate location of the major tribes who lived in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest of Britain in the First Century AD. The sole source for the existence and ...

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Discovery of Ancient Road in London Redraws Ancient Map of Europe

Archaeologists in London have uncovered a well-preserved section of the Roman Watling Street beneath Old Kent Road. This find, made during construction work on the Southwark district’s heating ...

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