Nearly 2,000-year-old Vindolanda Tablets reveal daily Roman life in Britain, from shopping lists to birthday invites. Nestled near Hadrian's Wall, the Vindolanda site has unearthed some of the most fascinating insights into Roman daily life away from the grandeur of Rome itself. These wooden tablets, preserved incredibly well in the anaerobic, wet soil, provide a snapshot of the mundane to the momentous. From details about the wool socks bought to prepare for the harsh British winters to the pla

8 Illuminating Facts About the Vindolanda Tablets