Today (May 9) is Howard Carter's birthday, so we thought we would share some of our favourite facts about the discoverer of…
7 game-changing finds that captured the archaeological imagination.…
Temple trivia from around the world.…
Throughout history people have been keen to keep up with the latest trends and fashions. These seven finds shine a light on…
What is it? This mid 3rd century AD semi-cylindrical shield is known as a scutum and was used by legionary soldiers of…
In the 13th century, the Mongols carved out the largest contiguous land empire that the world has ever seen. At its height, under a million of these steppe nomads successfully…
Ramses II knew how to make his mark. A fondness for ambitious architectural projects drove him to build new temples and embellish those of his predecessors. As a consequence, the…
There can be a certain familiarity to Roman towns. During the heyday of the Empire, such settlements were essential for administering conquered territory. By then, there was also a standard…
Art and artefacts from ancient Egypt must rank among the most remarkable and influential from the ancient world. Yet we know comparatively little about the artisans who created these iconic…
The monuments carved into the rose-red rock faces at Petra can be counted among the most renowned archaeological remains on the planet. Yet, for all their familiarity, we know comparatively…