Deep underground, the ancient inhabitants of what is now China built remarkable houses and palaces. But these dwellings were not homes for…
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Deep underground, the ancient inhabitants of what is now China built remarkable houses and palaces. But these dwellings were not homes for…
When La Tène was discovered more than 150 years ago, the site gave its name to the second half of the Iron…
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…
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We often think of archaeology as being all about objects, but written sources are just as fundamental to our understanding of the…
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What is it? This is a Roman stone sundial, a timekeeping device that had become quite common in the Roman world from…
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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…
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…
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