Three metal detectorist friends who stumbled upon a hoard of more than 150 Roman coins
A trio of metal detectorists who discovered more than 150 Roman coins after mistaking them for tent pegs could be set to make some £40,000 from the…
Brooches, beads and gold rings stashed in a Viking vessel 1,000 years ago are revealed for the first time
It was the largest hoard of Viking treasure ever to have been found in Britain, including a mysterious metal pot that promised to expose more precious artefacts….
Bronzi di Riace: 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Riace Bronzes
Walking on a sandy beach, most of us don’t have much more hope than of spotting a decent seashell. There are those who hunt for treasures, armed…
Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb in Spain
Ancient tools that once belonged to prehistoric civilizations have been found all over the world, but a discovery in Spain is unlike those traditionally made of stone or flint….
Tour of the Mummy of Herakleides a Roman Egyptian mummy exhibit at the Getty Villa in LA CA
Herakleides lived during the time when Egypt was under Roman rule, which followed after the fall of the Ptolemaic period. His name, “Herakleides, son of Thermos” is inscribed on…
Latidan Bridge: A Historical Landmark of the Safavid Dynasty
The Latidan Bridge, a remarkable structure from the Safavid dynasty, stands as one of the most significant landmarks in Iran’s Hormozgan Province. Constructed in 1627 during the reign of Shah Abbas…
Diadem of Tutankhamun
The gold diadem of Tutankhamun was designed to secure the wig of the king during ceremonies and to protect his forehead in the hereafter. It is a…
Innermost Gold Coffin of Tutankhamun
The innermost coffin of Tutankhamun is is a highly significant artifact from ancient Egypt. It is made of a solid gold and covered with incised decorations and…
Ancient Egyptian genius in the manufacture of the golden mask of King Tutankhamun
A British Egyptologist has found new evidence suggesting the death mask of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun was not made for him – in fact, it was made…
Mummified Mystery: X-Ray Reveals Ancient Egyptian Statue Hid a Secret Cat
A startling discovery has emerged from the sands of Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most sacred ancient burial grounds. During a routine X-ray examination of a seemingly ordinary artifact, archaeologists uncovered…