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New reconstructions reveal the daily life of Pompeii, a typical Roman provincial city, just before the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption. The city featured advanced infrastructure, public leisure spaces,
Rome has opened two new subway stations, including one beneath the Colosseum, displaying ancient artifacts. The Metro C line project has faced two decades of delays due to archaeological finds and com
A remarkable discovery at Pompeii has revealed the ancient Roman secret to building their enduring empire: a sophisticated 'hot mixing' concrete with self-healing properties that allowed structures li
Archaeologists confirm deep pits near Stonehenge were human-made over 4,000 years ago, forming Britain's largest known prehistoric structure and revealing insights into Neolithic society.
Archaeologists in Budapest have discovered a perfectly preserved 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus containing the skeleton of a young woman and a trove of artifacts.
Researchers have found two air-filled anomalies on the eastern side of Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid using georadar, ultrasound, and electrical resistivity tomography, suggesting a possible hidden entrance
For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to the Colosseum in Rome can now walk through a hidden passageway once reserved exclusively for emperors.
Simone Quilici, the new Colosseum director, clarifies that electronic dance music parties are not planned for the iconic site. He aims for acoustic concerts, jazz, and historical reenactments, while a
King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt faces severe collapse risks from cracks, water damage, and fungi. Experts warn immediate action is needed to save the 3,300-year-old site.
Archaeologists on Crete have unveiled a unique Minoan labyrinth structure on Papoura Hill, discovered during airport construction. Dating to 3000–1700 BC, this monumental circular complex with seven s
A new theory suggests ancient Egyptians used a sophisticated hydraulic system to build the 4,500-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.
Rome's Colosseum has opened a secret imperial passage to the public, allowing visitors to walk the same path emperors used to reach their private box for spectacles.
