Archeology
Ancient Roman tombs, shrine to Hercules discovered in Rome suburb dig
While the tombs and the shrine were found within the modern city's boundaries, they would have been situated outside the ancient walls of Rome.
Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
Newly discovered biblical moat in Jerusalem reveals city's ancient fortifications
A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem's City of David reveals the city's northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate.
Newly discovered link between Hercules, Israel suggests cultural exchange in region - study
2,800-year-old stamp in Tel Hazor connects Hercules to northern Israel, depicting a hero battling a seven-headed serpent, reflecting Levantine visual culture and myth transmission complexities
These are some of the coolest things found trapped in ice
Archaeology isn't just limited to dirt, rocks, and water. Plenty of major historical discoveries were also found trapped away in the ice.
Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries
Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.
Italian research team possibly locates renowned philosopher Plato's precise resting place
Plato's possible final resting place was hinted at through deciphering ancient scroll, linking him to a garden at the Academy in Athens, recent research using advanced imaging technologies shows.
Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age
Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence.
Lost Assyrian camp uncovered: Could it prove the biblical siege of Jerusalem?
Stephen Compton, an expert in Near Eastern archaeology, used modern mapping techniques to identify the remains of what he believes to be ancient Assyrian military camps dating back to around 700 B.C.
Living Greek mythology: New discovery in Crete may be legendary Minotaur labyrinth
A 4,000-year-old circular structure resembling Minoan tomb architecture was unearthed near Kastelli, Crete, suggesting it could be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos.
Oldest liquid wine found in 2000-year-old Roman burial in southern Spain
Before this discovery, the presumed oldest liquid wine was the 'Speyer wine bottle', which is thought to be about 1700 years old.
Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt
The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.
