Discovery 4 days ago 'Hermetically sealed' Roman sarcophagus frozen in time for 1,700 years finally opened by archaeologists Archaeologists in Budapest, Hungary, opened a rare and untouched Roman sarcophagus for the first time in 1,700 years, finding a skeleton and precious artifacts inside.
Discovery November 20 Ancient Roman fort yields 2,000-year-old fruit that survived the centuries, plus other treasures Archaeologists discovered rare Roman relics at Bremenium Fort in northern England, including 2,000-year-old preserved fruit, pottery and military artifacts.
Discovery November 17 Ancient snack bar hides Egyptian secret buried for nearly 2,000 years Archaeologists discovered an Egyptian ceramic vase in a Pompeii fast-food kitchen destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, revealing cultural exchanges in the ancient city.
Archaeology November 10 Elon Musk backs 'pivotal' archaeology initiative, says AI could help rewrite history books on Ancient Rome Elon Musk donated $1 million through the Musk Foundation to support digital archaeological research into ancient Rome — a project he said could one day rewrite history books through AI.
Archaeology November 10 Warriors found stacked in ancient well reveal violent tale of battlefield defeat: archaeologists Researchers recently identified Roman warriors' bodies stacked in an ancient well in Croatia, connecting them to Emperor Gallienus' victory at the Battle of Mursa in 260 AD.
Travel November 9 Archaeologists uncover vast Roman road network — far longer than they ever imagined Archaeologists reveal that a new digital atlas shows Roman road network was 50% larger than known, mapping 186,000 miles across Europe, Africa and the Middle East using satellite imagery.
Travel November 4 Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome A worker has died after a Rome tower partially collapsed during renovation. Firefighters spent 11 hours rescuing the man trapped in the Torre dei Conti before the tragic outcome.
Archaeology November 3 Archaeologists uncover massive stone ruins from ancient city that once rivaled Rome Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.
Archaeology November 2 Hospital discovery reveals centuries-long transformation into sacred Christian site, say archaeologists Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered an ancient Roman hospital that became a Christian sanctuary, revealing centuries of transformation in Kaunos.
RECIPES October 15 2,000-year-old Roman recipes brought back to life — here's what they actually taste like Ancient Roman dishes, including Pompeii bread, honey cakes and olive paste, were recreated from archaeological findings in Turkey's Gaziantep Province.
Ancient Egypt September 26 Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.
Ancient Rome September 18 Divers uncover 'extraordinary' military treasure tied to legendary Roman battle An ancient Roman bronze helmet from 241 B.C. was discovered in extraordinary condition near Italy's Aegates Islands, where the First Punic War battle took place.
Archaeology September 16 Treasures in Italy, including 2,300-year-old tomb, unearthed during sewer installation Sewer workers in Italy discovered a 2,300-year-old Messapian tomb from the 4th century B.C. in Manduria, containing ceramic artifacts and showing signs of ancient looting.
Archaeology September 10 2,000-year-old Roman hall plus Christian symbols unearthed in biblical city from Book of Revelation Recent excavations in the Turkish ruins of Laodicea reveal unique pentagonal Roman council hall with Christian etchings. The hall dates back some 2,000 years.
Europe Travel September 9 Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire-scorched dwelling Ancient Roman coins and ornaments were recently unearthed from a wealthy family's home in Histria. The treasure is now housed at Romania's National History Museum collections.
Travel September 8 Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.
Travel September 4 Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island Italian officials announced the discovery of three ancient "fairy house" tombs on Sardinia, containing Roman-era artifacts and dating to the late Neolithic period.
Museums Exhibits September 3 'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time The Bolton Museum recently unveiled what experts call the world's best-preserved ancient Egyptian sun hat. It's believed to have been worn by a Roman soldier.
Archaeology August 26 Ancient civilization's gold coins, luxury artifacts unearthed during 'unprecedented' dig A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.
Ancient Rome August 25 Ancient Roman apartment building found beneath public square amid subway construction Excavators uncovered a rare multi-story ancient Roman apartment building in Piazza Venezia, dating to the late Republic period. Workers found the structure amid subway work.
Travel August 20 Luxurious 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse unearthed by archaeologists after surprise discovery Archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkably preserved 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse in Turkey, featuring underfloor heating and distinct temperature zones.
Archaeology August 19 Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.
Food-Drink August 12 Researchers discover 2,500-year-old honey residue in ancient bronze jars Experts identified a preserved honey residue in sealed bronze jars from an ancient Greek settlement. Researcher Luciana Carvalho spoke to Fox News Digital about the 2,500-year-old substance.
Travel August 6 New bridge will link popular island to mainland as critics warn of mafia, earthquakes The world's longest suspension bridge has been approved for a Sicily-Italy connection; construction may start in 2026. It's designed to carry 6,000 cars hourly as critics cite concerns.
Archaeology July 31 Ancient Roman soldier's monthly paycheck unearthed in pristine condition in countryside British officials recently unveiled 25 silver denarii found by a metal detectorist in Great Ellingham. An expert told Fox News Digital about the hoard, which dates back as early as the 160s.
Travel July 28 Italian archaeologists unveil rare 2,600-year-old tomb untouched by looters: 'Doorway to our ancestors' The Italian Ministry of Culture recently announced the discovery of an undisturbed 2,600-year-old tomb at San Giuliano archaeological area. Though it's one of over 500 tombs, the burial is among the few not looted.
Archaeology July 25 Metal detectorist's 'feeling' leads to massive Roman settlement discovery in popular tourist hotspot An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains.
VIDEO July 24 Hidden Roman villa complex emerges unexpectedly in picturesque English countryside after hobbyist's lucky find An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains. (Source: Cotswold Archaeology; Historic England)
Food-Drink July 23 Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years A biologist spoke to Fox News Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.
Lifestyle July 20 Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Fox News Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ruler Caligula had a surprising interest in botany.
