Ancient Rome
How Artificial Intelligence Is Making 2,000-Year-Old Scrolls Readable Again
The innovative “Vesuvius Challenge” unlocked a mystery that had confounded archeologists for centuries
This Newly Deciphered Papyrus Scroll Reveals the Location of Plato's Grave
The mysterious site is mentioned in a text buried by Mount Vesuvius' eruption 2,000 years ago
In This Ancient Cemetery, Romans Left Fine Glass Vessels, Platforms for Feasting and Phallic Pendants
Archaeologists in Narbonne, France, have been studying the necropolis since 2017
Metal Detectorists Unearth Tiny Bronze Portrait of Alexander the Great in Denmark
Researchers think the 1,800-year-old artifact could be linked to a Roman emperor who was "obsessed" with the Macedonian conqueror
Archaeologists May Have Found the Villa Where the Roman Emperor Augustus Died
Excavations north of Mount Vesuvius revealed Roman ruins buried by the eruption in 79 C.E.
'Spectacular' Frescoes of Helen of Troy, Apollo and Zeus Unearthed Among the Ruins of Pompeii
Found in an ancient dining hall, the artworks depict characters associated with the Trojan War
See a Restored Ancient Roman Helmet—and Two Shiny New Replicas
The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet is now on permanent display at the Harborough Museum in England
Archaeologists Find Ancient Statue of Apollo That Probably Adorned a Magnificent Fountain
The marble bust sheds new light on the layered history of a 2,000-year-old Greek city
Archaeologists Find 'Remarkable' Roman Villa Full of Coins, Jewelry and 'Curse Tablets'
Discovered at a housing development in England, the complex's buildings may be nearly 2,000 years old
Archaeologists in Pompeii Find Ancient Construction Site, Undisturbed Since Vesuvius' Eruption
The discovery is cluing researchers into the techniques used to build Rome’s most remarkable structures
Five Canoes Discovered Northwest of Rome Are the Oldest Boats Ever Found in the Mediterranean
The 7,000-year-old vessels offer evidence of advanced seafaring technology and an extensive regional trade network, a new study suggests
Construction Worker Stumbles Upon Mysterious Roman Statue Hidden Beneath a Parking Lot in England
Found near a lavish historic estate, the nearly 2,000-year-old artifact has baffled researchers
Long Overlooked, This 11th-Century Astronomical Device Documents Scientific Exchange Among Muslims, Jews and Christians
The astrolabe features Hebrew and Latin inscriptions added by different owners over time
A Remarkable Fresco Depicting a Scene From Greek Mythology Has Been Found in Pompeii
The vibrant painting portrays siblings Phrixus and Helle as they flee from their stepmother
This Is What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted Like
New research shows that clay vessels known as dolia were essential to the drink's distinctive taste, flavor and texture
Archaeologists Unearth 'Incredibly Rare' Roman-Era Clay Figurine of the God Mercury
The excavations led to the discovery of a previously unknown ancient Roman settlement in England
Graves of Roman Family Held Jewelry, Coins and 'Exquisite' Vials for Storing Mourners' Tears
Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed the remains of three individuals interred with rare treasures dating to the third century
Words Etched Into an Ancient Bronze Hand Hint at the Mysterious Origins of the Basque Language
Archaeologists unearthed the 2,100-year-old artifact in northern Spain and discovered the inscription contains two words that resemble those of the modern language Euskara
Experts Recreate Looming 43-Foot-Tall Statue of Constantine Using 3D Modeling
Although only fragments of the 1,700-year-old colossus remain, experts hope to paint a fuller picture for the public with a new installation at Rome's Capitoline Museums
Romans Stored Hallucinogenic Seeds in a Vial Made From an Animal Bone
Ancient scholars wrote about the medicinal, poisonous and psychoactive properties of black henbane seeds
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