Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo has excavated what may be the remains of the Villa of Augustus, a first-century grand estate that was built near Somma Vesuviana
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Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHuman OriginsScienceIn an unexpected twist, archaeologists investigating a "truly unique and remarkable" lead coffin from Roman era Britain have identified a set of previously undocumented remains.
Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyThe Voynich manuscript has long puzzled and fascinated historians and the public. This late-medieval document is covered in illustrations of stars and planets, plants, zodiac symbols, naked women
Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyThe Roanoke Colony's mysterious disappearance, led by John White, stands as a profound enigma in the annals of early American history.
Read moreSection: NewsUnexplained PhenomenaVideosHistoryA fabulous new study has highlighted the lifestyles of human herders spanning 10,000 - 7,000 years ago, from the Neolithic
Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsAncient PlacesAsiaResearchers in Guatemala have unearthed fascinating evidence of a dramatic ritual burning of royal remains, pointing to a significant political shift in the ancient Maya city of Ucanal.
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsThe genetic origins of the secluded Amazon tribe, the Xavante, present a mysterious narrative that challenges conventional understanding.
Read moreSection: NewsHuman OriginsScienceAncient PlacesAmericasVideosArchaeological excavations in Portugal’s central Faro, the country’s southernmost city, have unearthed three graves from the ancient Roman city of Ossonoba
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyArchaeologists in Croatia have recently made a significant discovery on the Pelješac Peninsula, unearthing a Greek-Illyrian helmet that dates back to the 6th century BC.
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Read moreSection: NewsUnexplained PhenomenaWith the assistance of data obtained in 2011 with advanced laser scanning technology, archaeologists have been able to identify the remains of a 1,700-year-old lost city
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAustralia & OceaniaThe structure of medieval Japan was characterized by a complex social hierarchy that shaped the lives and interactions of its people. Rooted in centuries-old traditions
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