Statue of Constantine's Head Found In Sewer

A 1,700-year-old carved marble head of Emperor Constantine has been found in a sewer in central Rome recently. Archaeologists found the 60cm (2ft) head while clearing an ancient drainage system in the ruins of the Roman Forum. Constantine, who reigned from 306 to 337, is known for ending persecution of Christians and founding Constantinople. Although most of his subjects remained pagans, he is credited with helping to establish Europe's Christian roots by proclaiming religious freedom. "We have concluded that the head did not fall by accident into the passage, but was put there on purpose," an archaeologist said. "It could have been used as a big piece of stone to divert water from the drain, or it could have been put there to symbolise the resentment of a pagan people for their Christian emperor." Full Story