Ancient Rome
Amateur Archaeologist Stumbles Onto Trove of Coins Dated to Constantine the Great's Reign
Found in Switzerland, some of the buried Roman coins were minted during a time of relative political stability, between 332 and 335 C.E.
In the Classical World, Persia's Powers Rivaled Greece and Rome
An exhibition at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles shows how ancient Iran held its own against its better-known contemporaries
Why Was Erotic Art So Popular in Ancient Pompeii?
A new exhibition spotlights 70 examples of sensual imagery discovered in the Roman city
Archaeologists Discover Temple in Egypt Inspired by Greek God Zeus
The deity was honored throughout the ancient world
A Museum in Rome Narrates Italian History Through Cookbooks and Kitchenware
Reopening this spring, Garum explores more than 500 years of local culinary traditions
Why Archaeologists Virtually Reconstructed an Ancient House in Pompeii
The team hopes to simulate how visitors would have experienced the space and gain a stronger understanding of the motivation behind Roman designs
A Roman Coin Minted as a Salute to Julius Caesar's Assassination Is Up for Auction
The 2,000-year-old gold piece, perhaps worn by one of the murderers, could sell for $2 million
See Dazzling Photos of a Roman Mosaic Floor Unearthed in London
The ancient artwork is the largest of its kind found in the English capital in 50 years
Did Ancient Nomads Seize Control of a Roman Emerald Mine in Egypt?
Recent excavations suggest the Blemmyes assumed power of the Sikait mining site between the fourth and sixth centuries C.E.
Parasite Eggs Help Archaeologists Identify Ancient Roman Chamber Pot
The ceramic vessel contained whipworm eggs found in human feces, debunking the theory that it simply served as a storage jar
Dozens of Decapitated Skeletons Found at Roman Cemetery in England
Uncovered at the largest burial site in Buckinghamshire, the bodies may have belonged to criminals or outcasts, researchers suggest
A Gladiator Arena, Possibly the Last Ever Built, Discovered in Switzerland
Archaeologists unearth a fourth century amphitheater that stood on the far reaches of the Roman Empire more than 1,400 years ago
2,000-Year-Old Roman Bowl Discovered Intact in the Netherlands
Unearthed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, the blue glass artifact was in pristine condition
Ancient Roman Trading Settlement Unearthed 80 Miles From London
Researchers discover a Roman road, coins, jewelry and evidence of makeup at a dig site near a railway project
A Long-Overlooked Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece
The Ipogeo dei Cristallini's well-preserved tombs will open to the public as soon as summer 2022
Construction in Rome Reveals Well-Preserved, 2,000-Year-Old Dog Statue
Researchers also uncovered three stone tombs, an urn and the remains of a young man
Archaeologists Identify Possible Location of Lost Temple of Hercules
Experts in Spain used laser scanning technology to locate submerged ruins along the coast of the Bay of Cádiz
Italy Bans McDonald's Drive-Through at Ancient Roman Baths Site
Upholding an earlier decision, the high court halts construction of a new restaurant, resolving a years-long dispute in favor of cultural preservation
Ninety-Nine Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2021
The year's most exciting discoveries include a Viking "piggy bank," a lost Native American settlement and a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf
Looted Artifacts Recovered From Car Trunk May Be Spoils of War Seized by Jewish Rebels Against Rome
Authorities in Jerusalem confiscated the stolen items, which included incense burners and coins and probably date to the Bar Kokhba revolt
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