Scanning for Roman villa structures in the Villa Son Sard Project: a day in the field

On a warm Wednesday morning this summer just gone, the morning’s clouds are gradually scooting for the hot Mallorcan sun in a field in the countryside near Son Servera.

Excavating a Roman villa on Mallorca: A day in the field

From ceramics to connectivity. Berenike and the Indian Ocean Trade

The sheer quantity of ceramics in the Egyptian port site of Berenike makes it possible to explore trade relations and connectivity through the broken pots, as further evidence to support trade routes and other finds pertaining Indian Ocean Trade.

Shattering illusions in the Jordan desert

On September 11, seven students embarked for Jordan to participate in the 2022 Udhruh excavation project in the Jordan desert, led by dr.ir. Mark Driessen. The ensuing fieldwork experience shattered his illusions.

The soldier, the peach, and the well

A group of bachelor's students have identified the oldest peach and olive stones ever found in the Netherlands.

I use terra sigillata, therefore I am Roman?

Roderick Geerts investigates the replacement of local handmade ceramic traditions by imported or wheelmade ceramics during the Roman period in the Low Countries.

RoMeincraft and the Grote Archeologie Prijs!

RoMeincraft recreates Roman cultural heritage sites in the popular video game Minecraft together with the broader public. The initiative has now been nominated for an award.