Romans
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey
East German quartet sentenced in Manching Museum heist, but treasure remains lost
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin's Team Unveils 1400-Year-Old Roman Bronze Cauldron in Pergamon
Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions
Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'
A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.
Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey
Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.
17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting
The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.
How did the Romans make fish sauce? DNA reveals key ingredient
Analysis shows ancient sardines closely related to modern ones, confirming genetic continuity.
Rare 1,900-Year-Old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity
The lion heads are intricately designed, with each face bearing a different expression and distinct features.
Colossal ancient marble head unearthed at Rome's Trajan Forum
The marble head, a male face with thick hair and an intense expression, remained hidden for centuries beneath the square of the Trajan Forum.
Archaeologists reconstruct largest collection of Roman frescoes ever found in London
Fragments include the Latin word "fecit", meaning "he made this", indicating a possible artist's signature.
Archaeologists uncover gigantic Roman shoe at Magna Fort in England
Specialists believe the unusually large shoe belonged to a soldier of notably large build, uncommon in the archaeological records of the time.