Roman Londinium

The discovery of Roman relics beneath modern London has captivated historians for over a century, unveiling the city’s layered history as it once was—a bustling Roman hub known as Londinium. Among the remarkable finds lies the Roman House at Billingsgate, a rare example of Roman domestic life in Britain. This ancient dwelling gives us a…

The London Mithraeum stands as one of the most intriguing relics of ancient Londinium, deeply rooted in the mystery cult of Mithras. Found beneath the modern streets of the bustling city, it provides a rare glimpse into the spiritual lives of Roman soldiers and citizens who called Londinium home in the late third and early…

If you want to rank the legendary burial places in Britain that have provoked the most speculation, Boudica’s grave will easily rank in the top three. One of the most persistent hypotheses is that the legendary queen of the Iceni tribe, who defied the Roman Empire, lies under King’s Cross station. While the story is…

Have you ever visited the small, cosy Italian restaurant “Giorgo” on Lime Street? It is a great place to catch a breather and grab a bite, and a favourite stop whenever I roam central London. But what if I told you that on that very place almost two thousand years ago stood the most imposing…

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase Caesar in Britain? Most casual people would probably answer the hilarious movies about Asterix and Obelix. History aficionados will likely discuss Caesar’s abortive attacks on the island – one of his few strategic errors during the Gallic campaigns. However, an unforeseen…

If you ever happen to pass along the Gherkin, you surely have noticed the dark grey sarcophagus with the Latin inscription on its side. You might have mistaken it for a monument of sorts, and in a way, it is—a monument to a mystery. One that came to light in the 1990s was a mystery…