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Archaeologist links graves excavated in northern Greece with ancient kings of Macedonia

A Greek archaeologist says she has discovered 20 new burials near Macedonia's ancient capital in northern Greece, and some could tentatively be associated with the early Macedonian kings.

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Thieves pry off ancient fresco from Pompeii's walls in latest setback to popular tourist site

Thieves have pried off a chunk of an ancient fresco of the Greek goddess Artemis from the walls of Pompeii.

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Israeli archaeologists uncover stunning 1,700-year-old mosaic

Archaeologists in Israel are showing off a newly-discovered 1,700-year old mosaic this week.

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Toothy tumor found in 1,600-year-old Roman corpse

In a necropolis in Spain, archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman woman who died in her 30s with a calcified tumor in her pelvis, a bone and four deformed teeth embedded within it

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Ancient ritual bath discovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered an ancient ritual bath, as well as a 1,700 year-old water cistern with some surprising graffiti.

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Ancient gladiator school discovered in Austria

An ancient Roman gladiator school has been discovered in Austria, complete with cell blocks, a training arena and a bath complex, archaeologists say.

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Lost da Vinci artwork unearthed beneath paint

Drawings sketched by Leonardo da Vinci are emerging from the walls of an Italian castle, announced restorers working on an elaborate fresco devised by the Renaissance master.

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Scale model discovered for Florence cathedral

Italian archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a mini dome near Florence鈥檚 cathedral 鈥� evidence, they say, that the structure served as a scale model for the majestic structure designed by Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446).

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Ancient glass bracelet decorated with menorahs found in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel recently unearthed a glass bracelet decorated with a timely design.

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'Secret' labyrinth of tunnels under Rome mapped

Deep under the streets and buildings of Rome is a maze of tunnels and quarries that dates back to the very beginning of this ancient city.

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Again? Ancient Roman cemetery found under parking lot

Hidden beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, archaeologists have discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman cemetery that seemed to show no religious bias.

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Ancient puppy paw prints found on Roman tiles

The paw prints and hoof prints of a few meddlesome animals have been preserved for posterity on ancient Roman tiles recently discovered by archaeologists in England

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'Gate to Hell' found in Turkey

A 鈥済ate to hell鈥� has emerged from ruins in southwestern Turkey, Italian archaeologists have announced.

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2,000-year-old treasure found in Black Sea fortress

Residents of a town under siege by the Roman army about 2,000 years ago buried two hoards of treasure in the town's citadel 鈥� treasure recently excavated by archaeologists.

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Aerial laser discovers ancient Roman gold mines

Researchers in Spain have used sophisticated aerial laser technology to confirm the existence of ancient Roman gold mines.

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Gladiator heads? Mystery of British skulls solved

A trove of skulls and other body parts unearthed in the heart of London may have once belonged to Roman gladiators, war captives or criminals, a new study suggests.

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Greece: Anti-austerity protesters take campaign to Acropolis site in Athens

Greek civil servants protesting mass staff cuts took their campaign to the gates of the ancient Acropolis on Friday, after the government announced that 500 workers at the culture ministry would be suspended next month.

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Gladiator Gatorade: Ancient fighters drank tangy 'sports drink'

Long before modern athletes recharged with post-workout drinks, ancient gladiators may have guzzled an ash-filled beverage laden with electrolytes a Roman-era equivalent of a sports drink.

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Wall collapse at Pompeii: Italian archaeologists call emergency meeting, seek answers

Italy鈥檚 top cultural official scheduled an emergency for Tuesday morning after heavy rains led to the collapse of a section of wall in ancient Pompeii, the famous city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

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Ancient skeletons dug up at Florence's Uffizi

Work to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space has unearthed an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons archaeologists say might have been victims of the plague or some other epidemic that swept through Florence during the 4th or 5th century.

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Skeleton of ancient prince reveals Roman life

The skeletonized body of an Etruscan prince, possibly a relative to Tarquinius Priscus, the legendary fifth king of Rome from 616 to 579 B.C., has been brought to light in an extraordinary finding that promises to reveal new insights on one of the ancient world鈥檚 most fascinating cultures.

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Stunning Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Israel

Archaeologists have uncovered an "extraordinary" mosaic that would've been used as the floor of a public building during the Byzantine Period in what is today Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced.

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Ancient shipwreck discovered near Aeolian Islands

The divers descended 410 feet into dark Mediterranean waters off Italy, their lights revealing the skeleton of a ship that sank thousands of years ago when Rome was a world power.

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2,300-year-old village discovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered the remains of an ancient rural town that was occupied 2,300 years ago.

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Pompeii exhibition brings doomed town to life

Pompeii is the little Roman town that became a byword for sudden, violent death -- but a new exhibition at the British Museum wants it to be equally famous for raucous, exuberant life.

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Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum

Pompeii is the little Roman town that became a byword for sudden, violent death. A new exhibition at the British Museum -- which opens Thursday and runs to Sept. 29 -- wants it to be equally famous for raucous, exuberant.

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Vatican archaeology: Digging history beneath St. Peter's

Six decades ago, an extraordinary effort was undertaken far from the ornate public realms of the Vatican: Workers meticulously excavated the tombs and other long-sealed, centuries-old chambers beneath St. Peter's. See all the photos at Life.com.