Historic Sites - Page 16

September 12

Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts

Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.

September 11

Archaeologists stunned by rare medieval shoes and bags hiding under capital city

Norwegian researchers unearthed thousands of well-preserved leather objects from the 13th-15th centuries in Oslo's Bjørvika district, revealing insight into medieval fashion.

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.

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.

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.

September 7

World's oldest known nursing home, discovered in ruins of ancient Christian city, dates back 1,600 years

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly near the Sea of Galilee, believed to be the world's oldest nursing home.

September 6

Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree

British archaeologists recently discovered Isaac Newton's mother's 17th-century house near Woolsthorpe Manor, uncovering artifacts, including thimbles, buttons and tableware.

September 5

Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules

Winchester Cathedral is offering its historic deanery as a vacation rental, featuring a 70-foot gallery built for Charles II. The deanery dates back to Henry VIII's reign.

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.

September 3

Confederate monument dismantled after sparking debate, will be moved to veterans park

A Confederate monument in Edenton was moved after three years of planning and the dismissal of a lawsuit, and officials are emphasizing relocation rather than removal.