Romans
Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
The sarcophagus’ decoration made researchers draw pause. Sculpted onto its lid was a Latin cross, dating to approximately the 10th or 11th century.
Time capsule of Pompeii: Ancient cupboard provides glimpse into life before Vesuvius erupted
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city
Frescos of a peacock, fruit discovered in Roman villa near Pomepii belonging to Emperor Nero's wife
The discovery's announcement follow the site’s partial opening to the public for the first time.
'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'
According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.
Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent
Four medieval swords were also discovered during excavation.
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
According to the ministry, the site has been under constant monitoring by Italy’s financial police to “protect the site from possible looting and to preserve its enormous scientific value.”
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.
New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'
Archaeologists found a nearly complete peahen fresco, missing its head, dating to the mid-first century B.C., that may have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero.
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
The experts who analysed the coins believe, based on the dates on the coins, that the discovery unburied a treasure which was buried between A.D. 280 and 310.
Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site
A targeted operation at "Burj Lasana," in Area B, near Wadi Haramiya, recovered Crusader- and Byzantine-era items from a villa built inside the site.
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace
“It sheds light on the architectural style and the function of the site, which is not mentioned by Josephus, our only historical source for the period,” Dr. Raviv, director of the excavation, said.
