Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Depicting Rowdy Drinking Contest: 'Unusual Perspective'

Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game.The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on June 9. The Roman sarcophagus, or coffin, was found at an archaeological site within the ancient capital city of Caesarea. The discovery is the first of its kind in Israel.ANCIENT ROMAN COIN TREASURE FINALLY REVEALED TO PUBLIC AFTER BEING HI…

Rare Roman Soldier’s Wrist Purse Discovered in Czech Republic

Roman foot soldier in the Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, England. Credit: John E Ryelea / CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeologists in the South Moravia region have uncovered a rare artifact believed to be the oldest of its kind ever found in the Czech Republic—a fragment of a bronze wrist purse once worn by a Roman soldier. The item, discovered on Hradisko Hill, dates back more than 1,800 years and provides a rare glimpse into daily life on the edge of the Ro…

Worker's unusual lunch spot backfires, plus sarcophagus depicts rowdy drinking contest - NEW YORK TIMES POST

The Reddit user (not pictured) confessed to feeling overwhelmed at work and chose a cemetery to try to recharge at lunchtime. (iStock) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines. TOP 3: GRAVEYARD SHIFT: An online poster sparked a debate after revealing eating lunch in a cemetery for peace and quiet. CULINARY TWIST: Researchers find that higher linoleic acid levels from…