21 ancient curse tablets — at least one referencing a Roman deity — were discovered in an ancient cemetery in France, researchers said.

The Romans created a remarkably organized and well-structured society. A big part of that was writing; they wrote often, and they wrote descriptively. They had records of Roman citizens, trade ...

Archaeologists in the United Kingdom found the ruins of a 1,800-year-old Roman villa with lead scrolls, paintings and other artifacts, photos show. Photo from SUMO GeoSurveys, shared by Red River ...

Curse tablets were popular and widely used in the ancient world. The corresponding incantations were often inscribed or carved on thin sheets of lead – with the intention that these would then ...

However, their most exciting discovery was 21 “curse tablets,” or small sheets of lead that were inscribed with wishes or curses. Ancient Romans used these sheets to speak to their deities.

21 ancient curse tablets — at least one referencing a Roman deity — were discovered in an ancient cemetery in France, researchers said.

The ancient Roman complex had three main buildings with the earliest structures dating between 50 A.D. and 200 A.D., the group said. The site fell out of use between 350 A.D. and 450 A.D.

21 ancient curse tablets — at least one referencing a Roman deity — were discovered in an ancient cemetery in France, researchers said.

Ancient Roman “curse tablets” are mostly found near cultural centers, such as temples, in Britain. “Our site is quite weird because, for now, ...

21 ancient curse tablets — at least one referencing a Roman deity — were discovered in an ancient cemetery in France, researchers said.

Archaeologists in the United Kingdom found the ruins of a 1,800-year-old Roman villa with lead scrolls, paintings and other artifacts, photos show. Photo from SUMO GeoSurveys, shared by Red River ...