Ancient Civilizations
Newly Restored Pompeiian Frescoes Capture Hunting Scenes in Vivid Detail
Researchers used a laser to clean the ancient artworks before retouching their faded sections
Tomb Painting Known as Egypt's 'Mona Lisa' May Depict Extinct Goose Species
Only two of the three kinds of birds found in the 4,600-year-old artwork correspond to existing kinds of animals
Remnants of Iron Age Settlement, Roman Villa Found in England
Excavations in Oxfordshire revealed traces of at least 15 ancient roundhouses and a dwelling dated to the third or fourth century A.D.
How a Stone Circle in Wales Paved the Way for Stonehenge
New research suggests early Britons used megaliths from a dismantled Welsh monument to construct the iconic ring of standing stones
Archaeologists Discover Ruins of Emperor Hadrian's Ornate Breakfast Chamber
In the second century A.D., the Roman ruler entertained his guests on a raised marble platform surrounded by elaborate fountains
Newly Unearthed Bronze Age Graves Underscore Stonehenge Tunnel's Potential Threat to Heritage
A critic of the controversial project points out that construction could lead to the loss of half a million artifacts
Trove of 650 Coins Bearing Likenesses of Caesar, Mark Antony Unearthed in Turkey
Minted between 75 and 4 B.C., the silver currency was probably buried by a high-ranking Roman soldier during Augustus' reign
Venetian Glass Beads May Be Oldest European Artifacts Found in North America
Traders likely transported the small spheres from Italy to northern Alaska in the mid-15th century
120,000-Year-Old Cattle Bone Carvings May Be World's Oldest Surviving Symbols
Archaeologists found the bone fragment—engraved with six lines—at a Paleolithic meeting site in Israel
The Search for Aboriginal History Off the Coast of Australia
Archaeologists exploring the waters near Western Australia's Murujuga are finding ancient sites a short dive below the sea's surface
Civil Rights Icons' Mothers, Lost Ancient Cities and Other New Books to Read
These February releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
Bronze Age Europeans Used Rings, Ribs and Ax Blades as Money
New research identifies similarly sized artifacts found across the continent as one of the world's oldest currencies
Trove of 'Ancient Treasures' Found in Shipwreck Off the Coast of Greece
Researchers surveying the seabed surrounding the island of Kasos discovered pottery that holds clues to trade in the Mediterranean
Archaeologists Unearth Egyptian Queen's Tomb, 13-Foot 'Book of the Dead' Scroll
The team also discovered dozens of sarcophagi, wooden masks and ancient board games
2,000-Year-Old Grave of Child and Puppy Found in France
The dog, outfitted in a collar with a bell, was placed next to the 1-year-old's feet
Authorities in Israel Seize Thousands of Artifacts Looted From Ancient Graves
Thieves stole most of the objects—including coins and pottery—from tombs across the Mediterranean, Africa and South America
How a New Law Will Impact the U.S. Antiquities Trade
In the name of cracking down on money laundering, a new law passed by Congress will increase federal oversight of the art market and limit secrecy
To Survive Under Siege, the 'Mother Goddess City' Relied on Enormous Cisterns
The structures, which supplied the Turkish settlement of Metropolis with water, were later converted into garbage dumps
Inscription Leads Archaeologists to Tomb of One of the Last Han Emperors
A manufacturing date on a vessel confirmed a Chinese mausoleum's ties to second-century A.D. ruler Liu Zhi
British Bird-Watcher Discovers Trove of 2,000-Year-Old Celtic Coins
The cache dates to the time of warrior queen Boudica's revolt against the Romans
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