For Chester’s final festive parade on Thursday, December 11, Chester’s Deva Victrix 20th Legion will take back control of their city as ...

A key figure in this controlled chaos was the Saturnalicius Princeps, or “Leader of Saturnalia.” This mock king was chosen by ...

Cellan Harston, who helps put on the city's Saturnalia parade, said it was important to "reflect Chester's history" December brings festivities to many of England's cities, but for one, it is a chance ...

Saturnalia, the most popular of Roman festivals, is dedicated to the Roman god Saturn. The festival’s influence continues to be felt throughout the Western world. However! The Romans are on their way ...

SO WHAT did the Romans ever do for us? No, you haven't wandered into a Monty Python convention; the answer to the question is Chester. And Caesar's legions even had the goodness to site ancient Deva ...

A one-inch-long gaming piece found at the site of a former Roman fort in Chester, England Cheshire West / Chester Council Archaeologists in Chester, England, have unearthed an array of Roman artifacts ...

CHESTER'S third century sports fans enjoyed a taste of fast food while enjoying their bloodthirsty entertainment. They also liked a few souvenirs to take away with them just like their modern-day ...

A NEW model of Chester’s Roman amphitheatre has this week been unveiled on site by Roman soldiers. A NEW model of Chester’s Roman amphitheatre has this week been unveiled on site by Roman soldiers.

Roman Chester made up a large part of my studies when I was younger but it has been many years since I explored that part of the city’s history. A weekend break is the perfect way to step back in time ...

A row has broken out over whether to excavate Roman remains at the expense of an 18th Century listed building. More than 5,000 people have signed a petition calling for Chester's Roman amphitheatre, ...