Wondering about the eagle on the title-page of Stage 28? It's the symbol of Jupiter, king of the gods and also of the imperium Romanum - the Roman Empire. Follow this link for more info about this onyx cameo, made for Emperor Augustus in 27 BC, which is on display in the Vienna Art Museum.

Fantastic. From the Stone Ages, through the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to the Norman Conquest, explore archaeological sites and treasures from the past, then test yourself on the eras and events in the Ages of Treasure game.

JC's account of his second invasion in 54 BC from his book Gallic Wars. (Archived page; please be patient if the load time is slower than usual.)

So you'd like to read some more? A link to Penguin's excellent translation.

"The sky is obscured by continual rain and cloud..."

It could have been written last week... but it was written 2000 years ago! For more Roman thoughts about Britain and her peoples, read Tacitus' description of our fair isle.

The whole of Tacitus' work Agricola online.

A link to Penguin's translation.

This site answers this using a diagram of a wheelie bin.

So what is archaeology all about? An easy-going account of archaeologists' work: from a chance find to a well-planned, technologically-advanced dig. Links also to a simple A-Z of terms and timeline.

The CBA is one of the main archaeological organisations in the UK. This website is a first step in finding out what's going on near you and discovering the most recent archaeological finds.

Most counties have their own archaeological unit. Here's an insight into the services provided - from opportunities for work experience to dating your latest find.

The YAC is for people aged 9-16, schools and families. YAC members can take part in club activities, join a local branch and go on field study holidays. Each member receives the club's quarterly magazine Young Archaeologist. It is packed with stories of recent discoveries, news, reports from junior correspondents, competitions, questions and answers, and things to make and do. Their website is also great: check out the faqs for answers to 'What is archaeology?', 'How can I get involved?' and 'W
I want to be an archaeologist. What should I study at school?'.

Old episodes of Time team are available on channel 4's website.

News, views, features, how to go on digs and lots of other information from Britain' leading archaeology magazine, with many items now on-line.

Have you found something ancient while digging in your back yard or out walking? Let the archaeologists know...and see what others have found on this website for the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Try your hand at deciphering some Roman inscriptions from Britain. Some inscriptions are explained, others for you to practise on.

Twenty or so Latin inscriptions from Italy, divided into Easy (but perhaps not so easy for beginners!), Medium and Hard categories. Click the "light-bulb logo" for the solutions and interesting discussions.

Discovered in 2002, this is the first real monumental inscription with the word Londinium on it. It is also visually the most important inscription ever found in London; the words are just as clear as people would have seen them 2,000 years ago.

A long list of abbreviations used in Latin inscriptions.

See and read, in both Latin and English, the writings of the Roman soldiers stationed at Vindolanda, just south of Hadrian's Wall, in northern England.

You can browse the tablets by categories such as Highlights, Families, Peasures & Ceremonies, Necessities of life, Make, keep (or lose) friends and Military matters.