The Object of the Season (III): Terra Sigillata

The Object of the Season (III): Terra Sigillata

Terra sigillata, also known as Samian ware, or red slip ware, is a type of Roman pottery that was the most popular from the 1 st century BC to the 3 rd century AD. It is characterized by its red or orange color, fine smooth texture, and often decorated with relief patterns and applied ornaments. […]

Iter Romanum. Educational Workbook for Primary School

The Technical Management Office of Iter Romanum (the Roman Roads Heritage Cooperation Network) has published this educational workbook so that young primary school children can learn about the legacy of Rome connected with Roman roads. With this workbook, children will discover a little more about the way of life in that historical period and understand, […]

The Object of the Season (II): Unusual animals in the archaeological context

Archaeological excavations reveal that the Roman diet included a variety of animals as part of their cuisine, and that animal meat was more prevalent than historical sources tell us. Here are some animals that have been confirmed through archaeological research to have been commonly consumed by the ancient Romans: pork, chicken, beef, goat, fish, seafood, […]

Solstice Day with Music

Iter Romanum celebrates the Solstice Day with Music, in Aquileia and Ruta Vía de la Plata. The day starts in Aquileia (Italy), at 5 am. with the flautist Tommaso Dionis and the cello Francesca Favit. You can find the whole information about the concert in this link. Some hours later, in Ruta Vía de la […]

European Archaology Days in Iter Romanum

From 16th to 18th June, once more, some destinations of Iter Romanum, celebrates the European Archaeology Days. Different activities are taking place these days. Check here the full programme.

The Object of the Season (1): Roman Gastronomy – Pottery

We can get key information about Roman cuisine by studying Roman pottery which is the most common find during any archaeological excavation. Pottery production was one of the most important industries in the Roman world, providing essential household item such as cooking pots, tablewhere, lamps and storage jars. It was widly traded and used throughout […]

Seminar Roman Roads and Heritage

Seminar Roman Roads and Heritage (Sremska Mitrovica – Serbia). 25th November. Use this link to check the full programme with the talks and speakers.

I Seminar Roman Roads

The first Roman Roads in Europe seminar took place in the city of Braga. During three days (16, 17 and 18th September) the museum D. Diogo de Sousa welcomed this cultural event.   The main objective of this seminar was to share in depth about the investigation of the Roman Roads in Europe. Link to […]

Collector of the past

Escape Room Roman Roads: The Collector of the Past. You’re in Clara’s hideout, the notorious robber of archaeological objects has concentrated on the routes of Iter Romanum, along the different Roman roads in Europe, to carry out her robberies. Investigate her den and get back the stolen archaeological treasures. Follow the link to get in!: https://iter-romanum.eu/tours/collectorofthepast/ […]

Seminar on Roman Roads and Heritage

Check the program at the following link.