Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 13, 2024
Books From Machu Picchu to the Louvre—a New Book Journeys Through Sacred Sites in Art and Ancient History Taschen's "Sacred Sites" spotlights how civilizations hold the sublime. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 13, 2024
Art World 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 12, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! The Mysterious Megaliths Sprawled Across the Carnac Landscape Carnac is the world’s largest assemblage of prehistoric stone monuments. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 11, 2024
Archaeology & History Construction Workers in Rome Discover Emperor Caligula’s Garden The discovery occurred during work to pedestrianize Piazza Pia ahead of Jubilee 2025. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 11, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: An English King’s Jewels, Washed Away by a Rogue Tide A dangerous water crossing claimed the royal treasures, people have been looking for them ever since. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 10, 2024
Archaeology & History Mythical French ‘Excalibur’ Sword Goes Missing The legendary blade was a major draw for tourists. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 10, 2024
Archaeology & History A Marble God Is Found in an Ancient Roman Sewer The shock discovery sheds new light on the preservation of Pagan culture under Christian rule. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 9, 2024
Archaeology & History A New Study Shakes Up Our Understanding of the World’s First Analog Computer Researchers have uncovered surprising insights into the Antikythera mechanism. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 7, 2024
Archaeology & History A Metal Tube in a Polish Museum Turns Out to Be a 150-Year-Old Time Capsule It contains rare missives from over a century ago. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 5, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: What Happened to the Great Sphinx’s Nose? The mystery of the Egyptian statue's missing nose has fascinated people for centuries. By Vittoria Benzine, Jul 5, 2024
Archaeology & History World’s Oldest Artwork Discovered in an Indonesian Cave The world's earliest known example of visual storytelling is over 51,000 years old. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 5, 2024
Archaeology & History New Study Finds Ancient Egyptian Scribes Suffered Back Pain Just Like Us Joint issues were caused by hours spent bent over papyrus. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 3, 2024
Archaeology & History Netflix’s ‘Ancient Apocalypse’ Abandons Plans to Film in U.S. Amid Backlash American Indian groups are decrying host Graham Hancock's pseudo-scientific theories. By Adam Schrader, Jul 2, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Search for Sappho’s Lost Poetry Awaits a New Chapter The Greek poet frequently pined for women in tender yet charged lines about love’s ravages. By Vittoria Benzine, Jun 30, 2024