At Current World Archaeology, we are always interested in the latest research, discoveries, and subsequent debates. Here, we present both sides of a stimulating discussion sparked by a review in CWA 48 of Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo’s new book The Statues that Walked.
Classical
Gas Warfare at Dura-Europos
Romans versus Persians – a gruesome story of gas warfare at the ancient siege site of Dura-Europos
Crete, the Island that Tipped
Crete lies in an earthquake zone. This has affected the island over the centuries, but how? In the 1850’s Captain Spratt, RN, worked it out
Equestrian Statue of Augustus Proves Rome’s Germanic Ambitions
2,000 year old equestrian staute discovered at Waldgrimes, central Germany
Baia, the Underworld
Just west of the entrance to the underworld, lies the site of Baia. Mike Cless takes us there, tells of a divine discovery, then ventures underground
Aquincum, Roman Budapest
The tumultuous history of the legionary fortress and civilian town of aquincum, Roman Budapest
Analysis of Etruscan Tincture
Archaeologists attempt to recreate ancient perfume
Athens Revisited
A walk through the heart of Athens, taking in the latest archaeological gems, but ably avoiding the crowded Acropolis
Scanning Rome’s Catacombs
Digital mapping techniques used to fully document Rome’s 105 miles of subterranean tunnels
Roman Frontiers
The world’s largest archaeological site – the former frontiers of the Roman Empire – are to be given World Heritage Site status
Clunia
The Roman city of Clunia has many prestigious monuments, such as the massive theatre shown on the cover. So why was the city a failure?
Rimini revealed
Nadia Durrani reports on the site of the newly-opened Surgeon’s House in Rimini, north-east Italy