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October 24, 2015

Toothy tumor found in 1,600-year-old Roman corpse

In a necropolis in Spain, archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman woman who died in her 30s with a calcified tumor in her pelvis, a bone and four deformed teeth embedded within it

October 21, 2015

Ancient ritual bath discovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered an ancient ritual bath, as well as a 1,700 year-old water cistern with some surprising graffiti.

October 21, 2015

Ancient gladiator school discovered in Austria

An ancient Roman gladiator school has been discovered in Austria, complete with cell blocks, a training arena and a bath complex, archaeologists say.

October 21, 2015

Lost da Vinci artwork unearthed beneath paint

Drawings sketched by Leonardo da Vinci are emerging from the walls of an Italian castle, announced restorers working on an elaborate fresco devised by the Renaissance master.

October 21, 2015

Scale model discovered for Florence cathedral

Italian archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a mini dome near Florence’s cathedral — evidence, they say, that the structure served as a scale model for the majestic structure designed by Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446).

October 21, 2015

Ancient glass bracelet decorated with menorahs found in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel recently unearthed a glass bracelet decorated with a timely design.

October 21, 2015

'Secret' labyrinth of tunnels under Rome mapped

Deep under the streets and buildings of Rome is a maze of tunnels and quarries that dates back to the very beginning of this ancient city.

October 21, 2015

Again? Ancient Roman cemetery found under parking lot

Hidden beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, archaeologists have discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman cemetery that seemed to show no religious bias.

October 21, 2015

Ancient puppy paw prints found on Roman tiles

The paw prints and hoof prints of a few meddlesome animals have been preserved for posterity on ancient Roman tiles recently discovered by archaeologists in England

October 21, 2015

'Gate to Hell' found in Turkey

A “gate to hell” has emerged from ruins in southwestern Turkey, Italian archaeologists have announced.