Europe Travel - Page 3

July 17, 2026

1,740-year-old Roman coin bearing emperor's name found as England rail dig reveals clues

A rare Roman coin bearing the name of Emperor Carausius was found alongside evidence of an ancient settlement during East West Rail excavations.

July 16, 2026

Famous beach now requires visitors to reserve spots weeks ahead and pay fees

It's becoming difficult for some people to get a beach spot in Italy. Sardinia beaches are sold out in advance as reservation systems limit daily visitors and charge admission fees.

July 16, 2026

Mystery deepens after 2,700-year-old bronze sword emerges standing upright

A remarkably preserved 2,700-year-old bronze sword was recently found standing upright in the ground by a metal detectorist in Poland's Gdańsk Forest District.

July 15, 2026

'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city

Archaeologists uncovered a massive rectangular structure about 40 miles northeast of Venice with a central aisle and two side aisles, plus polychrome mosaics.

July 12, 2026

'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'

The 18th-century shipwreck sits 1,970 feet deep in the Skagerrak Strait, its crates of porcelain, chandeliers and possible textiles still intact, say archaeologists.

July 10, 2026

Hidden underground chamber revealed beneath home of legendary Roman emperor

Archaeologists recently found Roman concrete vault impressions and ceramic artifacts inside a sealed chamber predating Emperor Hadrian's imperial complex.

July 9, 2026

Real-life 'Three Musketeers' mystery deepens after excavation blunder destroys key evidence

Officials say that improper archaeological work irreversibly destroyed key evidence in the search for d'Artagnan's skeleton in Maastricht, Netherlands.

July 7, 2026

Tourist's church clothing hack leaves travelers sharply divided over sacred-site etiquette

A viral TikTok video shows a traveler layering on a skirt and scarf before entering churches in Italy, sparking heated debate over tourist etiquette at sacred sites.

July 7, 2026

Brazen pickpockets prey on vulnerable tourists as vacation island is swarmed by millions

Mallorca has experienced an increase in pickpocketing of elderly tourists near Palma Cathedral as the vacation hot spot struggles with overtourism, according to reports.

June 28, 2026

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

An 11-year-old boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived 1.8 million years ago on a beach in Suffolk, England, reports say.