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CWA 125

Farmers in the southern Netherlands found themselves in an enviable position during the Roman period. Nearby military bases along the Rhine brimmed…

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CWA 123

In ancient Japan, royal burial mounds could be magnificent monuments. The distinctive keyhole-shaped earthwork associated with the semi-legendary Emperor Nintoku, for example,…

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CWA 122

The finds from Sanxingdui are sensational. In 1986, two pits were discovered by chance within this ancient city. The contents proved to…

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CWA 121

It started with the soil. The thick yellow loess that blankets much of northern China proved perfect for building city walls and…

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CWA 120

Fishermen were landing some extraordinary catches in mid-19th-century Switzerland. The discovery of prehistoric sites submerged in European lakes prompted a surge in…

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CWA 107

In AD 749, the Middle East was struck by a devastating earthquake. Numerous cities suffered serious damage, including Jerash, which is now…