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We all know that the finer things in life can transmit messages about wealth and status. In the epic struggles between the…
Deep in the Jordanian desert lies an extraordinary ruin. It is a Roman fort that can stake a claim to being the…
We were delighted to receive a fantastic selection of entries for this year’s photo competition, with images that took us all over…
Supplying Constantinople with water was a monumental challenge that received a monumental solution. Examining the extraordinary remains of aqueducts, bridges, and cisterns…
I came upon him unexpectedly. He was not alone. To be fair, my mind was mulling over the previous room, which explained…
Numerous ancient stone circles are known in Japan, but how and why were these monuments built? Simon Kaner examines what these enigmatic…
Türkiye is home to many diverse landscapes and geographies, but one of the most captivating is that of Cappadocia, in the centre…
7 Wonders
If I was given an open ticket and the time, these are the first 7 destinations – though in no particular order…
Today (May 9) is Howard Carter's birthday, so we thought we would share some of our favourite facts about the discoverer of…
We're in a maritime mood today. Read on for seven of our favourite ship-related archaeological sites. Bon Voyage!…
Seven things you might not know about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World…
Object Lesson
What is it? This ancient Mesopotamian sculpture known as the ‘ram in the thicket’ is actually a ‘goat in a tree’. The…
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It is hard not to see them as excessive. The glorious gold and silver vessels that graced elite banquets in the Achaemenid empire showcase the skill of Persian metalworkers. But…
Qasr Bshir invites questions, as well as awe. Deep in the Jordanian desert, away from any permanent water source, the ruins of this Roman fort stand sentinel over an empty…
Constantinople came with a problem. This ‘new Rome’ served as Constantine the Great’s imperial capital and held a commanding position on the Bosporus waterway. Being perched on the channel splitting…
On Thursday 19 September 1991, two hikers made an alarming discovery high in the Alps. Travelling off the beaten track, they saw a human corpse in a gulley, and imagined…
The stone circles of Japan are enigmatic monuments. These structures were created by Jomon hunter-gatherers, mostly from roughly 2500-300 BC, and can be associated with burials, seasonal ceremonies, and solar…
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