Dead puppies, potential human sacrifices, and a painted dog penis bone—what was going on in Roman-era Britain?

Researchers have found a Roman brooch in the foundation of an Iron Age house in Scotland, but what was it doing there?

Maiden Castle in Dorset is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts in Europe, and has been the site of ...

Researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient Ecuadorian woman who may have been involved in ritual sacrifice.

Roman worship was divided into the public and ... or bronze – and an altar or temple at which to offer prayers and sacrifices. Requests and prayers were presented to gods as a trade: if the ...