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Archaeologists uncover possible early medieval 'palace' with Roman-style heating in UK dig

Researchers excavating a site from the early Middle Ages have identified a building featuring a Roman-style hypocaust heating system, suggesting construction techniques persisted after Rome's collapse. The team also found glass fragments believed to be remnants of high-value lamps or tableware, indicating the site's occupants held significant wealth or status.

gizmodo.com · 2026-10-13

New map charts 185,896 miles of Roman roads, revising old assumptions

Archaeologists have compiled the largest-ever digital map of the Roman road network, spanning nearly 186,000 miles across the empire. The comprehensive survey reveals that longstanding assumptions about the extent and layout of these roads were incomplete, with researchers noting the mapped network likely represents just a fraction of what actually existed.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-15