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Octopus FoundationDivers investigating some of the Roman cargo discovered at the bottom of Lake Neuchtel.While checking up on the ecological health of lakes and certain submerged areas in Switzerland, officials noticed a strange shadow on the bottom of Lake Neuchtel. Upon further examination, they found a wealth of Roman artifacts that were seemingly lost in a shipwreck roughly 2,000 years ago.These artifacts include amphorae for transporting olive oil and wine, pieces of chariots, and two short swords known as gladii. This suggests that either the ship had an armed escort, or that it was part of a legion en route to protect the frontiers of the Roman Empire.Though divers have now recovered hundreds of artifacts from this ancient vessel, much about its story and its likely tragic end remain shrouded in mystery.The Exceptional Roman Cargo Discovered At The Bottom Of Switzerlands Lake NeuchtelOctopus FoundationDivers found a wealth of artifacts, including a number of ceramic items like plates, platters, and goblets.The documentation and recovery of the Roman cargo found in Lake Neuchtel was part of a joint effort between the Cantonal Office of Archaeology of Neuchtel (OARC), the Octopus Foundation, and the Archaeological Service of the State of Fribourg (SAEF). After the cargo was detected via drone in 2024, they organized exploratory dives in the spring of 2025 to see what they could find in the wreckage.Though the ship carrying the cargo has not been found, divers uncovered a wealth of Roman artifacts strewn across the lakebed. These include ceramics platters, plates, bowls, and goblets which seem to have been produced locally in the Swiss Plateau, amphorae for transporting olive oil or wine, utensils, various tools, and parts for harnesses and chariots, including a set of wheels in a remarkable state of preservation.But perhaps the most fascinating artifacts found in Lake Neuchtel were military objects. In addition to the ceramics and chariot parts, divers also found two short swords known as gladii, one still tucked in its wood-and-metal scabbard, as well as items used by Roman legionnaires, including a pickaxe, a belt buckle, and a fibula, a kind of brooch used to secure a garment in place.Octopus FoundationOne of the swords, known as a gladius, that was found amid the underwater wreckage.Researchers were able to roughly date the wreck based on two items: the fibula and a plank of wood. Fibulas were not used in ancient Rome until the reign of Tiberius (14 C.E. to 37 C.E.) and a dendrochronological analysis of the rings in the plank suggest that the cargo dates back to at least 17 C.E. The ship itself may have sank anywhere between 20 and 50 C.E.And while the Roman ship that was carrying the cargo has been lost to the ages, researchers have speculated about what it was doing when it set out to cross Lake Neuchtel some 2,000 years ago.The Possible Purpose Of This Lost Roman ShipThere are several possibilities that would explain the ships mix of civilian and military cargo. One is that the ship was a civilian merchant vessel with a military escort. The other is that the ship was carrying equipment for Roman legions posted along the Roman frontier.Octopus FoundationA diver swimming toward the Roman cargo found in Switzerlands Lake Neuchtel.Indeed, the Roman cargo may date back to the time of the XIIIth Legion (Gemina), which was stationed along the banks of the Aare River in 16 C.E. Their mission was to prevent the southern incursion of Germanic tribes and to protect Alpine passes. They remained in their camp until 45 C.E.Roman legions usually consisted of 5,000 to 6,000 men, so Rome would have needed to send huge amounts of supplies to support them. After gathering goods from Italy, Gaul, and Helvetia (modern-day Switzerland), the Romans would have likely consolidated it at Eburodunum, an ancient port on the southernmost tip of Lake Neuchtel. From there, it would have been loaded into boats and sent north to Roman military camps.Clearly something went wrong with the ship carrying the Roman cargo that was recently recovered from the bottom of Lake Neuchtel, but researchers arent exactly sure if it sank. Because no trace of the boat itself has been found, its possible that the ship somehow managed to make it to shore or that it simply sank somewhere else nearby.Whatever happened to the ship may remain a mystery, but the cargo it left on the lakebed has offered a wealth of information about the Romans, their empire, and how they moved goods some two millennia ago.After reading about the Roman artifacts from a shipwreck that were found on the bottom of a Swiss lake, learn about the factors that ultimately led to the collapse of the Roman Empire. Then, discover the chilling story of decimation, the brutal Roman military punishment that targeted an entire unit for one soldiers cowardice or insubordination.The post Divers Just Recovered The Shockingly Intact Cargo Of A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Ship From The Bottom Of A Swiss Lake appeared first on All That's Interesting.

After an ordinary night out with her friends, Alison Botha drove back to her apartment in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. But as soon as the 27-year-old parked her car, a man with a knife forced his way inside.The attacker ordered Botha to move to a different seat, trapping her inside her own vehicle. He then drove her car to pick up an accomplice. And it was immediately clear that the two men had sinister plans for her.When Alison Botha was attacked in December 1994, she was stabbed 30 times and nearly decapitated.Bothas captors later identified as Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger took her to a deserted area on the outskirts of town. There, they brutally raped her, disemboweled her, and slashed her throat so deeply that she was nearly decapitated. Finally, they left her for dead in a clearing.But Botha was still breathing. I realized my life was too valuable to let go of, she later said. And that gave me the courage to survive.This is the story of Alison Botha and her incredible will to live.The Abduction Of Alison BothaAlison Botha was born on September 22, 1967, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Her parents divorced when she was 10 years old, and Botha spent most of her childhood living with her mother and brother.In her early years, Botha led a fairly normal life. She served as head girl at The Collegiate High School for Girls in Port Elizabeth. When she finished her education, she spent a few years traveling. And after she returned home, Botha found a job as an insurance broker, which she enjoyed.The night of her attack seemed like an ordinary night at least at first.After spending some time at the beach with her friends, Botha brought them back to her apartment for pizza and games. When most of the group left, Botha drove her last friend home. Then, Botha headed back to her apartment.Alison Botha was just 27 years old when she was abducted, brutalized, and left for dead.But she wouldnt make it inside. After Botha parked her car, she reached toward the passenger seat to grab her bag of clean laundry to take inside. But she suddenly felt a gust of warm air. A man with a knife had opened the drivers door. Move over, or Ill kill you, he said. Terrified, Botha did as she was told. The man took control of the car and soon sped away. I dont want to hurt you, said the man, who identified himself as Clinton. I just want to use your car for an hour. Clinton whose real name was Frans du Toit then traveled to another part of Port Elizabeth to pick up his friend Theuns Kruger. The men then took Alison Botha to a secluded area just outside the city. Frozen, Botha knew something horrible was about to happen to her. How Alison Botha Survived The Ripper RapistsYouTubeOften called the Ripper Rapists, Theuns Kruger and Frans du Toit kidnapped and brutalized Alison Botha.Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger told Alison Botha that they were going to have sex with her. They asked her if she would fight them. Clearly trapped and terrified for her life, Botha said no. The two men, who had a history of violence against women, both raped her. And they were soon determined to kill her as well. At first, they tried to suffocate her. But even though she lost consciousness, Botha clung to life. Frustrated, du Toit and Kruger took their brutality to the next level. They stabbed Botha at least 30 times in the abdomen. Botha later recalled that du Toit specifically wanted to mutilate her reproductive organs. But somehow, the attackers missed those specific parts of her body.When Bothas leg twitched, du Toit and Kruger decided the job wasnt quite done yet. They then slit her throat 16 times.All I could see was an arm moving above my face, Alison Botha later recalled. Left and right and left and right. His movements were making a sound. A wet sound, it was the sound of my flesh being slashed open. He was cutting my throat with the knife. Again and again and again.YouTubeAlison Bothas survival story was explored in the 2016 movie Alison.Bothas mind struggled to make sense of what was happening to her. It felt unreal but it wasnt, she said. I felt no pain, but it was not a dream. This was happening. The man was slashing my throat.As the men finally stepped back, Botha heard them admiring their work and speaking in Afrikaans. Do you think shes dead? one of the attackers asked. No one can survive that, the other replied.Apparently satisfied that they had killed her, du Toit and Kruger drove away. But little did they know that Botha was still breathing.Lying alone atop sand and broken glass, Botha knew I had to at least leave a clue about who did this to me. She decided to write the names of her attackers in the dirt. Then, beneath that, she wrote, I love Mom. But soon, Botha realized she might have a chance to survive.In the distance, she could see headlights streaking through the bushes. If she could just manage to get onto the road, someone might be able to help her. Alison Bothas Rescue And RecoveryFacebookAlison Botha with Tiaan Eilerd, the man who rescued her.When Alison Botha moved toward the headlights, she realized the full extent of her injuries. As she pulled herself up, her head started to fall backward since she had nearly been decapitated.Meanwhile, she could also feel something slimy protruding from her abdomen her intestines. She had to use one hand to keep her organs from spilling out and the other hand to literally hold on to her own head.Botha recalled, As I struggled forward my sight faded in and out and I fell many times but managed to get up again until I finally reached the road.There, she collapsed along the white line. Even in her disoriented state, she knew that this was the best position to attract the attention of a motorist. Fortunately, Botha didnt have to wait for long. A young veterinary student named Tiaan Eilerd, who was visiting Port Elizabeth on vacation from Johannesburg, saw Botha lying in the middle of the road and stopped.God put me on that road that night for a reason, Eilerd later said. He used his veterinary training to tuck Bothas exposed thyroid back inside her body. Then, Eilerd called emergency services for help. Alison Botha was rushed to the hospital, where doctors were stunned by her horrific wounds. One doctor, Alexander Angelov, later said that he had never seen such severe injuries in his 16 years of practicing medicine.Botha was on the brink of death. But she managed to pull through and she also remembered everything about her attackers. She was soon able to identify them from police pictures while she was still in the hospital. This led to the speedy arrest of the Ripper Rapists, as they were called in the press. The subsequent Noordhoek Ripper Trial captured the attention of South Africans everywhere. Both Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger pled guilty to eight charges, which included kidnapping, rape, and attempted murder.They were both found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in August 1995. But after serving 28 years, both were granted parole in July 2023 and placed under supervision. On her Facebook page, Alison Botha wrote that The day I hoped and prayed would never come. When I was asked How will you feel if they ever get parole? my immediate answer was always Im hoping Ill never find out.'From Survivor To Motivational SpeakerYouTubeToday, Alison Botha travels worldwide to deliver motivational speeches.But even though the worst was behind her, Alison Botha still suffered from both physical and emotional scars from the ordeal. In order to recover, she decided that she needed to face what had happened to her. Alison Botha soon began traveling around the world, telling her story in at least 35 countries. One of the first women from South Africa to speak publicly about rape in both her home country and abroad she helped inspire other survivors to come forward and tell their stories as well. The attack has put me on this path where I get to travel the world and help inspire other people, said Botha. In 1995, Botha won the prestigious Rotarian Paul Harris Award for Courage Beyond the Norm and Femina magazines Woman of Courage award. She was also honored as Port Elizabeths Citizen of the Year.Since then, Botha has written two books. In 2016, her survival story was brought to life in the movie Alison. And today, shes still considered one of the most inspiring motivational speakers in the world. But for Alison Botha, perhaps the greatest gift of all has been the birth of her two sons. During her attack, du Toit had specifically tried to destroy her reproductive organs. That was his intention, Botha said, after the birth of her first child in 2003. Which is what makes this news so positive.Today, her story stands as both an example of human depravity and the strength of the human spirit. Life can sometimes make us feel like the victim, Botha once said. Problems and hardships and traumas are dished out to all of us and sometimes they can be divided very unfairly.Remind yourself that you do not have to take responsibility for what others do Life is not a collection of what happens to you, but of how youve responded to what has happened to you.After learning about the miraculous story of Alison Botha, read about more incredible survival stories. Then, take a look at some of the most shocking revenge stories from history.The post Do You Think Shes Dead?: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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