Archaeologists Discover Cache of Ancient Gold Jewely in One of Egypt’s Most Famous Temples
Found at one of the country’s most significant sites, the jewelry dates back to the early 26th Dynasty.
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Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii
An ancient “megalography” comprises a cycle of paintings with nearly life-size figures.
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Research Shows How Mount Vesuvius Turned Man’s Brain Into Glass
A glass sample collected from the skull of a young adult victim of the eruption in Herculaneum yielded evidence of human brain matter.
Prehistoric Vehicle Tracks Suggest a New Timeline for Human Migration
The discovery of a transport vehicle suggests that humans may have had the capability for migration much earlier than believed.
Stunning Frescoes of Dionysian Cult Rituals Unearthed in Pompeii
Spanning three walls of a recently excavated banquet hall, the murals shed light on ancient customs associated with the god of wine, festivities, and ecstasy.
Frescoes Depicting a Mysterious Ritual Linked to the Cult of Dionysus Discovered at Pompeii
A massive bacchanalian frieze spanning three walls has been discovered in a banquet hall.
Stonehenge: A Guide to England’s Most Famous Ancient Monument
The ancient monument remains shrouded in mystery, although decades of archaeological research has gleaned some important findings.
Petra: A Guide to Jordan’s ‘Rose City’ in the Desert
Blending Arab and Hellenistic influences, the “Rose City” was built into vibrant red bluffs in southwestern Jordan.
Archaeologist Who Discovered Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s Tomb Believes There Is Another—Possibly Containing a Mummy
British archaeologist Piers Litherland, who spearheaded the joint Egyptian-British team, believes that there is a second tomb, which could contain the mummy of Thutmose II.
Machu Picchu: A Guide to Peru’s ‘Lost City of the Incas’
Your guide to the famed Peruvian ruins, one of the world’s New Seven Wonders.