There can be a certain familiarity to Roman towns. During the heyday of the Empire, such settlements were essential for administering conquered…
Archaeologists digging at Gordion have discovered the first known example of an auxiliary fort in modern Turkey…
Scientists have discovered the secret ingredient used in Mayan paint to make temples glitter in the sun…
Scientists in the US have put forward a case for syphilis being transported to Europe from the Americas by returning sailors…
CWA's editor Nadia Durrani take us on a tour through one of her favourite countries, Yemen…
Nadia Durrani keeps us up to date on the campaign to save the Roman site of Allianoi…
Richard Hodges writes from Tuscany…
Guide books are essential for the visitor. I wanted to recommend the Blue Guides, which I have always found helpful, writes Andrew…
Though archaeological evidence is lacking, it is generally believed on other grounds that India is where the game of chess was invented…
The final resting place of Alexander the Great is one of the famous unsolved mysteries of the ancient world. After he died…
Egypt's sunken treasures; on tour in Yemen; a final plea to save Allianoi in Turkey…
The intriguing rock art from the Alaskan rock shelters of Tuxedni and Clam Cove…
The Great Arab Revolt Project, the CWA-backed excavation, is in its second season. Here the team tells of the latest results…