Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world. But what was life really like for…
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Today (May 9) is Howard Carter's birthday, so we thought we would share some of our favourite facts about the discoverer of…
Temple trivia from around the world.…
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What is it? This mid 3rd century AD semi-cylindrical shield is known as a scutum and was used by legionary soldiers of…
Rome’s warriors are legendary. The army that carved out the Empire is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces ever assembled. But who were the individuals that filled its…
In ancient Japan, royal burial mounds could be magnificent monuments. The distinctive keyhole-shaped earthwork associated with the semi-legendary Emperor Nintoku, for example, is 486m long and ranks as one of…
The finds from Sanxingdui are sensational. In 1986, two pits were discovered by chance within this ancient city. The contents proved to be simultaneously stunning and shocking. While the contents…
It started with the soil. The thick yellow loess that blankets much of northern China proved perfect for building city walls and platforms supporting timber buildings. Tombs could also be…
Fishermen were landing some extraordinary catches in mid-19th-century Switzerland. The discovery of prehistoric sites submerged in European lakes prompted a surge in angling for antiquities. In 1857, this fishing for…