30 semi-precious engraved stones, known as intaglios, have been retrieved from the drains of an ancient Roman bath house near Hadrian’s Wall in the UK.  With the stones appearing to have dropped out of their ring settings, it would have been a devastating loss for the owners as the beautifully crafted engravings suggest they would’ve … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover 2000-year-old gemstones from Roman bath house