Smithsonian Magazine

Archaeologists Unearth ‘Incredibly Rare’ Roman-Era Clay Figurine of the God Mercury

The clay head of the Roman god Mercury is roughly two inches long. National Trust Images / James Dobson The head of a clay figurine depicting the Roman god Mercury has been uncovered in Kent, England.
Live Science

'Incredibly rare' head of deity Mercury reveals previously unknown Roman settlement in UK

A bodiless clay head of the Roman god Mercury, discovered in England, has revealed the whereabouts of a previously unknown Roman settlement. Archaeologists found the head at Smallhythe Place, in Kent, ...
Newsweek

‘Incredibly Rare’ Artifact Depicting Roman God of Wealth Discovered

Archaeologists have uncovered an a "incredibly rare" artifact depicting a Roman deity at a site in the United Kingdom. The find came to light during excavations at Smallhythe Place in the county of ...
CNN

Discovery of a rare ceramic head reveals a previously unknown Roman settlement

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Archaeologists have ...
Artnet

An ‘Incredibly Rare’ Clay Figurine of a Roman God Surfaces in the U.K.

Archaeologists excavating Smallhythe Place in Kent, the U.K., have discovered the head of a small clay figurine of the Roman god Mercury—an “incredibly rare” find according to experts. This isn’t the ...
The Conversation

Roman temple thought to be dedicated to Mars could actually have been used to worship many gods – expert explains

Tony King does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...