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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Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world. But what was life really like for…
We have had a fantastic selection of entries for this year’s photo competition, with images that have taken us all over the…
These tombs were the final resting places of Japan’s ancient elites, and form part of a broader East Asian funerary tradition, aspects…
Sanxingdui has produced a wealth of startling Bronze Age artefacts. Many of these treasures were deliberately smashed or burnt before being buried,…
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…
7 Wonders
What happens to us after we die? Prepare to get shivers down your spine as we look more closely at seven sites…
Seven things you might not know about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World…
7 game-changing finds that captured the archaeological imagination.…
We're in a maritime mood today. Read on for seven of our favourite ship-related archaeological sites. Bon Voyage!…
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What is it? This unique Nordic bronze piece was discovered in Denmark and dates to the Early Bronze Age, c.1400 BC. It…
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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…
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