A cache of four preserved Roman swords, accepted to be around 1,900 years of age, has been uncovered by Israeli researchers in a secluded cave perched on the cliffs overlooking the enigmatic Dead Sea.
The British Museum has reported the theft of almost 2,000 valuable antiquities from its collection. This brazen act of criminality has not only compromised the museum’s legacy but has also raised serious concerns about the security measures in place to safeguard such priceless treasures.
Researchers have revealed a 5,500-year-old gate in Israel, a monumental structure that offers an uncommon look into the urbanization processes of ancient civilizations. The Gate, situated at Tel Erani, presents an intriguing window into the past.
Scientists have revealed a newly discovered member from the ancient whale family, introducing us to the world of Tutcetus rayanensis. This little wonder, estimating a simple 2.5 meters long and weighing under 200 kilograms, has caught the imagination of researchers and enthusiasts alike.
A 2,000-year-old grave on the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Britain, has been revealed to belong to a female warrior from the Iron Age.
A 2,800-year-old stone tablet has been returned to Iraq by Italy and put on display in the country after nearly four decades. The tablet is inscribed with complete cuneiform text, which is a system of writing used in ancient Babylon.
Archaeologists in Lima, Peru, have made the discovery of an Ancient mummy believed to be approximately 3,000 years old. The mummy was found during an excavation at a rubbish dump by students from San Marcos University.
The Heege manuscript, a 15th-century text housed in the National Library of Scotland, has revealed a medieval comedy routine that offers insight into the live comedy and entertainment of the Middle Ages.
The Codex Sassoon, a 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible and one of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, was sold for $38 million at an auction in New York. The leather-bound parchment volume contains a nearly complete Hebrew Bible and was purchased by former U.S. Ambassador to Romania Alfred H.
The recent discovery of 2,000-year-old Roman carvings in the historic Tossal De La Cala fort in Benidorm, Spain, has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians alike.
