Roman Empire
Trio of 'Astounding' Roman Statues Found Beneath Medieval Church in England
The well-preserved sculptures—believed to have stood in an ancient mausoleum—depict a woman, man and child
Culinary Detectives Try to Recover the Formula for a Deliciously Fishy Roman Condiment
From Pompeii to modern laboratories, scholars are working to recreate garum, a sauce made from decaying fish that delighted ancient Rome
Hundreds of Ornate, Rock-Cut Tombs Discovered in Ancient Turkish City
Some 1,800 years ago, residents of Blaundos buried their dead in highly decorated graves cut into the sides of a surrounding canyon
Roman-Era Statue of Venus, Goddess of Love, Discovered in England
The seven-inch-tall figurine likely stood in a household shrine in what is now Gloucestershire some 1,800 years ago
Where Did the Ancient Etruscans Come From?
A new DNA analysis suggests the enigmatic civilization was native to the Italian Peninsula
Amateur Divers Discover Trove of 53 Roman Gold Coins in Spain
A wealthy landowner probably hid the hoard to protect it from "barbarian" invaders
Tiles 'Fit for the Emperor' Found in Roman Ruins Beneath English Cricket Club
The objects, as well as an inscription at the site, suggest ties to Septimius Severus, who led campaigns nearby in the early third century C.E.
Ornate Medieval Shield Looted by the Nazis Will Be Returned to the Czech Republic
Created in the 16th century, the intricately decorated piece of armor was once owned by Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Trove of Sixth-Century Gold Jewelry
Found in Denmark, most of the 22 objects are bracteates, or medallions inscribed with mystical symbols
Turkish Archaeologists Unearth Headless Statue of Greek Health Goddess
Researchers found the figure in a 5,000-year-old site called Aizanoi, which is also home to a temple dedicated to Zeus
World War II Bunker Discovered Inside Ruins of Roman Fort
Nazi soldiers built the shelter during the German occupation of Alderney, an island in the English Channel
New Analysis Reveals Vesuvius Victims' Diverse Diets
Isotope ratios show that men and women in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum had different dietary habits
Israeli Investigators Seize Ancient Coins Looted From Archaeological Sites
The stolen artifacts were found in the Bnei Brak home of an individual suspected of antiquities trafficking
Ancient Christian Settlement in Egypt Shows Evidence of Urban Planning
Dated to the sixth century C.E., the Marea complex boasted public baths and a hospital
Israeli Tour Guide on Camping Trip Discovers 1,700-Year-Old Coins
The cache of currency, melded together over the centuries, weighs 13 pounds
Roman Priest's Exceptionally Well-Preserved Remains Found in Pompeii
Marcus Venerius Secundio died in his 60s decades before Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E.
Traces of Lead Found in 5,000-Year-Old Human Remains
A new study details the link between lead production and the metal's presence in bones buried at a Roman cemetery
Did Officials in Roman Britain Throw Condemned Prisoners to the Lions?
A key handle unearthed in Leicester suggests executions in imperial colonies involved wild animals
Overlooked Section of Hadrian's Wall Discovered Beneath Busy Newcastle Street
Routine work in the English city revealed a ten-foot stretch of the barrier that once marked the Roman Empire's northwest frontier
Rare Boundary Stone Dated to Emperor Claudius' Reign Unearthed in Rome
The 2,000-year-old travertine slab marked the sacred outer limits of the ancient city
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