Archaeologists Uncover Asini’s Hidden Ancient Port Beneath the Waves of Greece An international team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near  Tolo in Argolis, Greece, unearthing significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure that promises to reshape our understanding of Mediterranean maritime history. This research is part of … Continue reading Archaeologists Uncover Asini’s Hidden Ancient Port Beneath the Waves of Greece →

The Colchester Vase: New Analyses Uncover Evidence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britannia The Colchester Vase, dating back to A.D. 160–200, is not just a ceramic artifact; it is considered a unique graphic and epigraphic testimony to the existence of gladiatorial combats in the Roman city of  Camulodunum, now known as Colchester, illuminating the cultural and … Continue reading The Colchester Vase: New Analyses Uncover Evidence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britannia →

A 13th-Century Italian Fresco Reveals the Medieval Church’s Use of Islamic Altar Tents A recently rediscovered 13th-century fresco in Ferrara, Italy, offers significant insights into the medieval practice of utilizing Islamic tents to conceal high altars in Christian churches. This fresco, believed to be the only surviving representation of its kind, provides valuable evidence of … Continue reading A 13th-Century Italian Fresco Reveals the Medieval Church’s Use of Islamic Altar Tents →

Sensational Discovery: Miniature Gold Box Lock from Roman Era Found The detectorist Constantin Fried has unearthed a miniature gold box lock dating back to the Roman era in Petershagen, located on the border between Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. According to the Landscape Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL), the lock is estimated to be from the 3rd to 4th century … Continue reading Sensational Discovery: Miniature Gold Box Lock from Roman Era Found →

2,000 Bronze Statue Fragments Found in Ancient Scrap Yard Archaeologists in Izmir, Turkey have made an extraordinary discovery in the ancient city of Metropolis: Approximately 2,000 bronze  statue fragments have been found in a section believed to have served as an “ancient scrap yard”. The excavations are being carried out within the scope of the ‘Heritage … Continue reading 2,000 Bronze Statue Fragments Found in Ancient Scrap Yard →

Hidden Royal Trove of rulers of Poland and Lithuania discovered in the underground vaults of Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania A unique find was made in the dungeons of the Vilnius Cathedral: The royal funerals of the Polish and Lithuanian monarchs were discovered in the underground vaults of Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania. Found last month, the … Continue reading Hidden Royal Trove of rulers of Poland and Lithuania discovered in the underground vaults of Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania →

Hagia Sophia’s Mysterious Underground Tunnels, Vaults, Tombs to Open for Visitors The Turkish Ministry of Culture is carrying out a cleaning program aimed at opening to the public the underground spaces of the famous Hagia Sophia in İstanbul, one of the world’s famous architectural wonders. This project includes the restoration of tunnels, vaults, corridors, and … Continue reading Hagia Sophia’s Mysterious Underground Tunnels, Vaults, Tombs to Open for Visitors →

Roman Bath and Magnificent Mosaics Used as Stables by the Villagers For Many Years Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Herakleia in Muğla’s Milas district in western Türkiye unearthed a striking discovery from the Roman period. Mosaics with detailed depictions of animals such as crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos, and eels were found on the floor of the … Continue reading Roman Bath and Magnificent Mosaics Used as Stables by the Villagers For Many Years →

Scientists identified a unique engraving that could be the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map in the world Scientists working in the Ségognole 3 cave, located in the famous sandstone massif south of Paris have identified a unique engraving that could be the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map in the world. A recent study published in the Oxford … Continue reading Scientists identified a unique engraving that could be the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map in the world →