Science 2 hours ago Roman bullets tell story of 1,800-year-old attack on Scottish fort A bloody assault by Roman legions on a hill fort in Scotland around 1,800 years ago is being pieced together using the remains of Roman missile weapons that were used in the attack.
Science 2 hours ago Rare, gold Roman coin discovered in Jerusalem A remarkable Roman coin made of gold and featuring the image of Nero has been discovered in Jerusalem, archaeologists announced on Tuesday.
Science 2 hours ago Ancient Roman soldier with ornate belt discovered in UK grave The 1,600-year-old remains of a middle-age man buried alongside an ornate belt decorated with images of dolphins and dogs have been found in a grave in Leicester, England, archaeologists report
Science 2 hours ago Rare mosaic depicting Noah's Ark discovered in ancient synagogue Experts have unearthed stunning mosaics depicting Noah’s Ark and the parting of the Red Sea during the excavation of an ancient synagogue in northern Israel.
Science 2 hours ago Whistling sling bullets were Roman troops' secret 'terror weapon' Some 1,800 years ago, Roman troops used "whistling" sling bullets as a "terror weapon" against their barbarian foes, according to archaeologists who found the cast lead bullets at a site in Scotland
Science 2 hours ago 2,000-year-old handwritten Roman documents discovered in London mud They came, they saw, they got down to business.
Science 2 hours ago Roman-era treasure retrieved thanks to two strokes of luck A Roman-era treasure trove has been retrieved thanks to two strokes of luck.
Science 2 hours ago Son of Hercules vs. Hydra: Altar showing mythical battle discovered An ancient marble altar showing a nude warrior battling a serpent monster has been discovered by villagers near the Akçay River in Turkey
Science 2 hours ago Backyard bonanza: Medieval outhouses and Roman roads unearthed Backyards haven't changed much over the past 1,000 years or so, new archaeological findings suggest
Science 2 hours ago 1,700-year-old ring depicts nude Cupid, the homewrecking god An intricately carved gold ring containing a stone engraved with an image of Cupid — a god associated with erotic love — has been discovered near the village of Tangley in the United Kingdom
Science 2 hours ago Marble Medusa head unearthed in ancient Roman ruins In the ruins of a Roman city in southern Turkey, archaeologists have discovered a marble head of Medusa, somehow spared during an early Christian campaign against pagan art
Science 2 hours ago Gladiator fights revealed in ancient graffiti Hundreds of graffiti messages engraved into stone in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, in modern-day Turkey, have been discovered and deciphered, revealing what life was like there over 1,500 years ago, researchers say
Science 2 hours ago Ancient church uncovered during highway project in Israel A 1,500-year-old church has been discovered at a Byzantine period rest stop on the road connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, archaeologists announced June 10.
Science 2 hours ago Syria works to save Palmyra’s treasures as ISIS advances on ancient city Syrian officials were scrambling Wednesday to keep antiquities from the ancient city of Palmyra from falling into the hands of ISIS, as the terror group stormed a nearby area in the Syrian desert.
Science 2 hours ago Man goes exploring with metal detector, finds Roman-era grave A man in England went exploring with a metal detector and made the discovery of a lifetime: an exquisitely preserved Roman-era grave filled with artifacts, including bronze jugs, mosaic glassware, coins and hobnails from a pair of shoes, all dating to about A.D.
Science 2 hours ago Oldest Roman fort protected soldiers from 'infamous pirates' Using airborne laser scanners, researchers have discovered ancient fortifications in Italy that make up the oldest known Roman military camp, where soldiers may have fought pirates more than 2,000 years ago
Science 2 hours ago Board game pieces found in settlement built on Roman military fort The remnants of ancient water wells, pearls and hairpins are proof that a group of villagers set up a settlement on top of a military fort in ancient Roman times
Science 2 hours ago Rare ancient sarcophagus discovered in Israel An elaborate ancient sarcophagus has been discovered at a building site in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Thursday.
Science 2 hours ago Let in the light: Ancient Roman fort designed for celestial show The gateways of an ancient Roman fort in Britain are roughly aligned with the light from the sun during the summer and winter solstices a design that would have resulted in a striking scene on the shortest and longest days of the year, a researcher says
Science 2 hours ago Workers unearth large trove of Roman coins at Spanish park Workers laying pipes in a southern Spanish park have unearthed a 1,300-pound trove of Roman coins in what culture officials say is a unique historic discovery.
Science 2 hours ago Emperor Hadrian's villa yields posh, arty apartment A 1,900-year-old building that would have served as an apartment within the estate of Roman Emperor Hadrian has been discovered in Tivoli, Italy.
Science 2 hours ago Ancient Roman brooch contains 'lovely' palindrome A person with a metal detector has discovered a 1,800-year-old copper brooch, engraved with the letters "RMA," on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom.
Science 2 hours ago 'Lost' roads of ancient Rome discovered with 3D laser scanners Laser scans of Britain's terrain may reveal weathered Roman roads that have been hidden for centuries across the countryside of northern England.
Science 2 hours ago Grand Roman villa discovered in the UK Archaeologists in the United Kingdom have unearthed the opulent home of a Roman-era 'Kardashian' family.
Science 2 hours ago Ancient dung helps scientists unlock Hannibal mystery Scientists may have unlocked one of the great puzzles of the ancient world, analyzing microbes from horse manure to discover where Hannibal and his army crossed the Alps.
Science 2 hours ago Hiker in Israel finds rare gold coin dating back 2,000 years A hiker in Israel has found a rare, 2,000-year-old coin bearing the image of Emperor Augustus that is identical to one in the British Museum's collection.
Science 2 hours ago Archaeologists discover ancient winery, bathhouse at Jerusalem construction site Archaeologists have discovered a winery dating to the Roman or Byzantine period on the site that is set to house residential buildings for Jerusalem’s ultra-orthodox population.
Science 2 hours ago Exceptional deep-sea find: ship that once held ancient condiment A Roman ship apparently sank about 2,000 years ago while carrying a heavy load of ketchup—or at least the Roman version of ketchup.
Science 2 hours ago Greek archaeologists demand that old Roman road be kept at site of a new subway station When a brand-new subway system hits an ancient road, surely something has to give.
World 2 hours ago Vatican to display remains of St. Peter to public for first time The Vatican is planning to display the bones believed to be those of St. Peter, the leader of Christ's 12 apostles and the first bishop and Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, according to reports.
World 2 hours ago Minaret of landmark mosque in Syria destroyed in clashes The minaret of a famed 12th century Sunni mosque in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo was destroyed Wednesday, leaving the once-soaring stone tower a pile of rubble and twisted metal scattered in the tiled courtyard.
