NYT: Mass Grave From Roman Empire Found Under Vienna Soccer Field
The grave was discovered in October by a construction company doing renovations for the field in Vienna’s Simmering district, a team of archaeologists and historians at the Vienna Museum said in announcing its findings. The extraordinary discovery was tied to what they called a “catastrophic” military event, possibly one where Roman troops were badly defeated and fled the site quickly.
Radiocarbon dating traced the bones to approximately A.D. 80 to 234 — a period in which more than a dozen Roman emperors ruled, including Domitian and Trajan, who clashed with ancient Germanic people in the region. An analysis of other items found in the grave, including an iron dagger, lance points, scale armor and a cheek piece of a helmet, helped confirm the time period.
Stuff: The crayfish sea sausage innovation filling fishing bins
A group of New Plymouth commercial fishermen have worked with Massey University to develop a “dolphin-friendly” bait made from crayfish waste for their long-lines.
Squeezed into a sausage-like shape, the bait is so far proving a game changer in catching rig sharks, a popular fish for fish and chips both in New Zealand and Australia.
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One of the world’s rarest marine mammals, it is estimated there are just 54 left along the North Island’s west coast.
Long called Māui’s dolphins, DOC has more recently been using the local Ngaati Te Ata dialect in the spelling of Maaui.
Last Updated: 04.Apr.2025 13:44 EDT
