Roman Empire
Six Stolen Frescoes Returned to Pompeii
Between the 1970s and 2012, looters stole elegant artworks from two villas neighboring the famed ancient settlement
Vesuvius Victim Identified as Elite Roman Soldier Sent on Failed Rescue Mission
The man may have been a Praetorian Guard dispatched by Pliny the Elder to save Herculaneum's residents from the volcanic eruption
Ancient Norse Elites Buried These Gold Pendants as Sacrifices to the Gods
The 1,500-year-old bracteates—found in a field in southeastern Norway—depict animal and human figures
This Grotesquely Shaped Lamp Brought Luck to Jerusalem's Ancient Residents
The 2,000-year-old artifact, which resembles a face cut in half, was buried in the foundations of a Roman building
Archaeologists in Italy Unearth Marble Bust of Rome's First Emperor, Augustus
Researchers identified the sculpture based on the ancient ruler's signature hairstyle and facial features
Colossal Bronze Statue of Roman Emperor Reunited With Its Long-Lost Finger
Curators at the Louvre had mistakenly categorized the missing digit as a toe. An eagle-eyed researcher noticed the mistake in 2018
Colorful, 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Adorned With Geometric Patterns Found in Israel
The fourth- or fifth-century artwork was probably part of a large mansion near an industrial zone
In Ancient Turkey, Gladiators Fought at This Colosseum-Like Amphitheater
The 1,800-year-old arena housed up to 20,000 spectators eager to bet on the bloody battles
Archaeologists Unearth Sprawling Roman Ruins Unlike Any Found in the U.K.
An ancient complex in Yorkshire may have been a luxury villa, a religious sanctuary or a mixture of both
Why Were These Ancient Adults Buried in Jars on the Island of Corsica?
Researchers are unsure of the unusual funerary practice's purpose but point out that such burials were typically reserved for children
Virtual Tour Restores Baalbek's Stunning Roman Temples to Their Former Glory
The free online experience allows users to toggle between views of the ancient Lebanese city today and as it appeared in 215 A.D.
'Miraculously' Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii
The carriage's intricate decorations include metal medallions depicting satyrs, nymphs and cupids
Newly Restored Pompeiian Frescoes Capture Hunting Scenes in Vivid Detail
Researchers used a laser to clean the ancient artworks before retouching their faded sections
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.
Construction at Israeli Safari Park Unearths 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagi
First found 25 years ago, the limestone coffins—adorned with Greco-Roman symbols—were subsequently forgotten
Did Early Britons Sport Mullets and Mustaches?
A first-century figurine found in England may reveal the ancient roots of a much-maligned hairstyle
2,000-Year-Old Figurine of Roman Love God Cupid Found in England
Archaeologists say the petite statue, discovered ahead of construction of highway, may have been a religious offering
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
2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Figurines of Deities, Mortals, Animals Found in Turkey
Some of the petite sculptures still bear traces of the pigments used to decorate them
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
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