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June 28, 2019

'Undisturbed' Roman-era shipwreck discovered off Cyprus

Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a Roman-era ship off the coast of Eastern Cyprus.

May 29, 2019

Ancient marble head depicting the Greek god Dionysus discovered in Rome

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered an ancient marble head that likely represents the Greek god Dionysus.

May 15, 2019

Ancient Romans used molten iron to repair streets before Vesuvius erupted

Ancient workers used molten iron to repair Pompeii's streets before the historic and devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, a team of archaeologists has discovered.

May 14, 2019

Archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber in Roman emperor Nero's underground palace

Archaeologists have discovered a hidden vault in the ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's sprawling palace, hidden under the hills near Rome's ancient Colosseum.

April 19, 2019

Slave in Ancient Rome became the empire’s chariot-racing superstar

During the first century, people across Rome were obsessed with chariot races, which frequently produced horrific crashes.

April 4, 2019

Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed

Researchers have unearthed a new discovery at the ruins in Pompeii, an ancient eatery known as a thermopolium, akin to a modern-day snack bar, where patrons could get drinks and hot food.

February 14, 2019

Pompeii digs uncovers mythical hunter in long-lost fresco

MILAN (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

January 16, 2019

Ancient Egypt tombs dating back to Roman times unearthed

Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Egypt tombs dating back to the Roman period in the country's Western Desert, according to a statement from the Antiquities Ministry.

December 23, 2018

Petrified horse remains found in stable near Pompeii

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the petrified remains of several horses in the stable of an ancient villa in a suburb of Pompeii, near Naples.

November 19, 2018

Stunning ‘sensual’ queen fresco discovered in Pompeii

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered a remarkable fresco depicting a sensual scene with the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, a legendary queen of Sparta from Greek mythology.