THE boss of a popular annual history-inspired festival says this year’s event will “top anything we have ever done”.
A recent re-evaluation of the Colchester Vase, a 19th-century archaeological discovery, sheds new light on gladiatorial combat in Roman Britannia. The vase, dating back to CE 160–200 ...
A BUILDING in Colchester’s High Street is being transformed into a multi-purpose hub for the city’s residents and it’s named after a Roman god.
Previously known in Latin as Camulodunum, ‘the fortress of cumulus, God of War,’ Colchester was a significant area in England ...
The way the remains were cremated also provides information about funerary practices in Roman Britannia, suggesting that the cremation process was carried out by professionals rather than the deceased ...
Once the capital of Roman Britain, this city has a history stretching back over 2,000 years and is home to one of the country’s most impressive castles. That city is Colchester in Essex.
Colchester in Essex, once the capital of Roman Britain, boasts a history that spans over 2,000 years and is home to one of the country's most impressive castles. Located around 50 miles northeast ...
Widely considered one of the most striking pieces of Roman pottery ever discovered in Britain, the Colchester Vase has fascinated researchers ever since it was first unearthed in 1853. The vase ...
Bath was named after the Romans left Britain but many of the names of the towns and cities across England and Wales indicate Roman origins. Colchester, Manchester and Winchester all include ...
Join the festivities at the Colchester Roman and Medieval Festival 2025. Kids under 16 get in absolutely free! Enjoy hassle-free parking without any extra cost! Don't leave your furry friends ...