The Times of India

In 2003, a 'broken pan' found in a northern field turned out to be a 2,000-year-old Roman tourist souvenir

An ornate Roman pan, unearthed in Staffordshire, offers a unique glimpse into life on the empire's frontier. Inscribed with fort names along Hadrian's Wall and featuring local artistic styles, this sophisticated souvenir commemorates a journey. The discovery humanizes the vast Roman Empire, revealing personal stories beyond military might and grand structures.