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Cemeteries attributed to the Wielbark culture - similarly to all other cemeteries - could be divided into those well- and poorly equipped. Interestingly, however, while in some cemeteries there are at least a couple of lavishly equipped graves, in others - even located in the close neighbourhood - poorly equipped graves dominate. This phenomenon has been observed in several cases and is difficult to explain with the current state of research. It seems that the differences in equipment at various cemeteries reflect the social stratification and the fact that groups of various economic statuses cohabited in the near vicinity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With three new finds of the Masłomęcz type duck fibulae, their number has increased to 14. The concentration of these primers in the Masłomęcz group and the surrounding area seems to confirm the thesis about their local production. In the essay, the duck is presented as an ornamental motif in the cultures of the Gothic circle of the Late Roman Period, which indicates that this bird played a certain role in the beliefs of the Goths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the declining political power of the Roman Empire in Western Europe during the reign of Roman emperor Honorius. Correspondence between Honorius and British cities is analyzed, the history of British bureaucracy is described, and information is offered on Honorius' diplomatic relations with the British Goths.