News for May 18

Most of today's new stories are from the UK, at least so far.

New articles as of 9:30 AM:

Roman Burial Grounds Found Under Road
24dash.com
Burial sites and ancient relics of Roman Kent have been discovered under the A2, Gravesend, during routine archaeological surveys before work started on the Highways Agency £122 million Pepperhill to Cobham widening project...
http://www.24dash.com/environment/20739.htm

Ancient Jigsaw is Pieced Back Together After 2,000 Years Apart
Hexham Courant
A TWO THOUSAND year-old jigsaw puzzle has intrigued and delighted archaeologists at Tynedale’s most prolific Roman site...
http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=499861
So, now Vindolanda has not only the most (if my memory is correct) examples of Roman writing, but also coloured glass. I'll be keeping an eye out for more on this story.

Reliefs of Gladiators Unearthed in Ephesus
Today's Zaman
Ancient wall reliefs depicting gladiators were discovered during this year's archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Ephesus in İzmir, archaeologists working on the site announced this week...
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/detaylar.do?load=detay&link=111488

Roman VIP Found at Burial Ground
BBC News
A burial ground found under the A2 in Kent has marked the area as one of the most important sites of Roman Britain...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/6669209.stm