Archaeological Discoveries

Riace B
Reexamining the Secret Origins of the Riace Bronzes

On August 16, 1972, at Riace Marina on the south coast of the Italian boot, amateur diver Stefano Mariottini reported to the local …

Essere Donna Nell’antica (To Be a Woman in Antiquity). On view until January 31 2026 in the Palestra Grande at the Pompeii Archaeological Park. Credit: Parco Archeologico di Pompei.
To Be a Woman in Antiquity: A Retrospective

In the Palestre Grande of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, a new exhibit–Essere Donna…

Two of the four lions in Trafalgar Square, one of the Landseer’s most famous works. At the base of Nelson's Column, 2021. License
An Exploration of Edwin Landseer’s “Man Proposes, God Disposes”

During the Victorian era, one name constantly echoed within the walls of every English art enthusiast was Edwin Landseer (1802 – 1873). Son of John Landseer, an engraver and writer…

The Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
Excavating Pompeii: This Year’s Top Finds

The last six months have been a busy and exciting time at the Pompeii Archaeological park in Italy. Excavations across the famous buried city have provided …

A new fresco uncovered from a house in Regio IX (region 9) at the city of Pompeii depicting Paris of Troy persuading Helen to run away with him, thus providing the catalyst for the Trojan War. These new frescoes are some of the finest examples to date and showcase details often lost over time in other ancient paintings.
The 10 Biggest Archaeological Discoveries in 2024

In the world of archaeology, 2024 was a busy year…

Pompeii excavations with Mount Vesuvius, 2011. License
Archaeological Discoveries and Pop Culture Controversy In Pompeii

Two more victims of the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption were discovered on…

The large family tomb, cut into the rock of the hillside, with painted frescos and mosaic paving.
Rome’s "Drugstore Museum" is a Hidden Archaeological Gem

To the much overused truism about death and taxes, another certainty can be added: dig anywhere in Rome and you will find ancient ruins. Within the basements of modern city…

Entrance to the Royal tombs within the Great Tumulus at Aigai (Vergina), Greece, 2008. License
Alexander The Great's Family Tombs: An Archaeological Debate

Upon opening the monumental tombs at the ancient city of Aegae, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, archaeologists were quick to realize that they had found the final resting place…

One of the mummies within a sarcophagus recently excavated from the newly discovered cemetery at Tuna al-Gebel in central Egypt.
The Top Archaeological Finds of 2023
Here are the top archaeological finds of 2023.