Roman era reveals expenses claims

Ancient Roman writing tablets suggest public officials were involved in expenses scandals 2,000 years ago.

Writing tablets uncovered near Hadrian's Wall detail hundreds of expenses claimed by Roman officials, Hadrian's Wall Heritage Ltd said.

Five of the translated tablets contain 111 lines detailing entertainment claims at the Roman camp of Vindolanda.

The items include ears of grain, hobnails for boots, bread, cereals, hides and pigs.

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