The Roman Emperor Nero left behind a great many architectural wonders. He might have been an infamous, ridiculously … Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden PalaceRead more
Archaeology
You Can Now Virtually Visit the Historical ‘Plain of Jars’
XIANGKHOANG PLATEAU, LAOS – in the upland valleys and lower foothills of the Xiangkhoang Plateau, there … You Can Now Virtually Visit the Historical ‘Plain of Jars’Read more
Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in Sicily
“This obviously reinforces the sacrality of the site.” – Archaeologist Giuseppe La Spina. SICILY, ITALY – … Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in SicilyRead more
Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable Cups
“The parties took place in the summer here in the courtyard. The cups were simply thrown … Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable CupsRead more
Laodicea’s Sacred Agora
“Work in the agora is very important. It covers an area of 35,000 square meters. There … Laodicea’s Sacred AgoraRead more
Brand New Treasures of Knossos Uncovered, Smashing Thera Theory
“No other site in the Aegean period has such a range of imports,” – Antonis Kotsonas, … Brand New Treasures of Knossos Uncovered, Smashing Thera TheoryRead more
Israeli Authorities Launch New Investigation of Judean Desert Caves
DEAD SEA, ISRAEL – In a surprising turn of events, new fragments of text have … Israeli Authorities Launch New Investigation of Judean Desert CavesRead more
Inside the World’s Oldest Mummies
SANTIAGO, CHILE – Researchers are using modern medical technology to reconstruct the likeness and understand the … Inside the World’s Oldest MummiesRead more
Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in Lybia
Many experts say: cooking is what makes us human. Last week, archaeologists may have found the … Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in LybiaRead more
Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic Oracle
Almost everyone has heard of the famous Delphic Oracle. Whether it was from a school textbook, … Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic OracleRead more