Excavations

Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report

Previously, a total of 44 other Roman graves were discovered during excavations for the project, however the most recent find is the first to be fully undisturbed. 

Roman-era burial discovered in eastern Croatia, May 29, 2026.
Screengrab of 13th missing piece of the famed Turkish "Gypsy Girl" mosaic returned to Turkey by the United States, May 29, 2026.

United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey

The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study


Lost for centuries: Ottoman shipwreck packed with swords, pipes, and royal seals

A winter storm, a fiery end - and an underwater museum waiting to be opened.

A member of the diving team with part of the treasures found.

Only the second of its kind: what this ancient seal reveals about Yaroslav the Wise

Experts are calling it one of the oldest Russian seals ever found.

On both sides of the seal, Saint George is represented with a lance and a shield.

Elite roman tomb found after 2,000 years - could it reveal the identity of a forgotten power player

The grave may belong to someone close to Emperor Augustus, and it still holds its secrets.

Ruins of ancient Roman buildings and houses in the archeological Gallo-Roman site of Saint Romain en Gal.

Holidaymaker strikes paleontological gold: 100-million-year-old pearl surfaces in Queensland

After two years of examinations, paleontologists confirmed the pearl's scientific value, calling it 'an incredibly rare and priceless find'.

The ancient pearl.

Archaeologists Uncover Roman ‘Flip-Flops’ in 1,600-Year-Old Bathhouse

New mosaic find in Sicily stuns scholars - and shows that summer style is older than you think.

The mosaic showing footwear that looks like flip-flops.

1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed in UAE desert monastery

Stunning gypsum artifact reveals ancient faith, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence on Sir Bani Yas Island.

A Christian cross discovered on an island in Abu Dhabi.

2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid

A lead weight from 147 BCE—marked by a powerful market official—may tie to a major political dynasty in Edom’s ancient capital.

The weight of one Mina, equivalent to 100 Greek drachmas.

Mosaic reveals the earliest Christian nursing home by the Sea of Galilee

Researchers from the University of Haifa say the late fourth or early fifth century CE inscription is the earliest physical proof of organized elder care in Byzantine Israel.

Cleaning a part of the mosaic showing birds drinking from a wine goblet.

Beginner’s luck: Archeology student finds 9th-century gold on her first dig

The 20-year-old’s incredible find may be linked to early medieval ceremonial practices and confirms the long-lasting importance of the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.

The decorative gold piece was found on the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.

Survivors vs. Mount Vesuvius: Fresh Digs Show a Return to Pompeii After 79 A.D.

After the eruption, Pompeii became a fragile camp-like site, inhabited without Roman infrastructure, as people lived among the ruins until the fifth century.

New discoveries in the Pompeii digs.