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Sealed Roman sarcophagus reveals 1,700-year-old secrets
Archaeologists in Budapest unseal a pristine Roman sarcophagus, uncovering the remains of a young woman and dozens of artefacts offering a rare glimpse into life on the Danube frontier.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest
Archaeologists uncover pristine Roman-era sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable findings from this 1,700-year-old burial site.
Prehistoric Canoe Parking Lot Found in US Lake
Archaeologists uncover 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old communal sharing system similar to modern bike rentals. Discover the fascinating story.
Inside Rome's exclusive Colonna Palace
Discover the secret treasures of Rome's Colonna Palace, a private 12th-century family home with a 76-metre Great Hall, open only on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Rome's Colonna Palace: The Exclusive Site Few Visit
Discover Rome's most exclusive tourist destination - the private Colonna Palace, open only 2 mornings weekly to small groups. Explore its hidden treasures now.
Matera's immersive cave hotel revives ancient Greece
Discover Moyseion, a unique hotel-museum in Italy's ancient cave city of Matera, where guests live like ancient Greeks through immersive rituals, music, and archaeology. Experience history brought to life.
Caligula's Gruesome Death: Expert Reveals Details
Historian Alexander Meddings identifies the Roman Emperor Caligula's death, involving severed genitals and multiple stab wounds, as history's most gruesome execution. Discover the full story.
New Book Shows Black Picts in Ancient Scotland
A new children's book funded by Scottish heritage groups depicts the ancient Picts as a multicultural society, including black villagers, sparking conversation about diversity in historical narratives.
Ancient log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud
Three rare Bronze and Iron Age log boats, preserved in mud for over 3,000 years, are now on public display at Flag Fen, revealing unique insights into prehistoric life and transport.
Climate Change Contributed to Roman Empire's Fall
Groundbreaking research uncovers how climate shifts and devastating pandemics contributed to the collapse of one of history's greatest empires, drawing striking parallels with modern challenges.
Interactive Map Reveals Vast Roman Road Network
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
Medieval Rome tower collapse sparks Russian criticism of West
The sudden collapse of a 12th-century tower near Rome's ancient Forum has triggered diplomatic tensions, with Russian officials making controversial claims about Western cultural preservation.
Ancient Roman tower partially collapses near Colosseum
A section of the historic Torre dei Conti in Rome crumbled onto the street, narrowly avoiding tragedy as emergency services secure the area around the 800-year-old monument.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Medieval Tower Collapses in Rome - Shocking Footage
Shocking video captures the moment part of Rome's historic Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising urgent questions about heritage preservation.
Rome's fountain turns into sewage spectacle
Shocking scenes in Rome as the iconic Barcaccia Fountain transforms into a bubbling cesspool, leaving tourists horrified and authorities scrambling for answers.
Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Imperial Forums
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.
Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Colosseum
Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.
Tourist defaces Rome's Colosseum in broad daylight
Italian authorities have launched a major investigation after a tourist was filmed defacing the historic Colosseum in Rome, prompting outrage and calls for stricter penalties against cultural vandalism.
Ancient Roman tower collapses near Colosseum
A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.
Ancient Roman skull in Bavaria reveals Mediterranean origins
Archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old Roman-era skull in Bavaria with genetic links to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern populations, rewriting early European migration history.
Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Ancient DNA reveals Louvre mummy's 3,500-year-old secrets
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals the hidden history behind a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy held within the Louvre's collection, rewriting our understanding of this ancient individual.
600-Year-Old Medieval Soup Recipe Tested
A culinary time traveller recreates a historic medieval soup from the 1390s using authentic ingredients and methods. Discover whether this ancient recipe stands the test of time and how it compares to modern dishes.
Typhoon reveals ancient Alaskan archaeological treasures
In an extraordinary twist of nature, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok have revealed a significant archaeological discovery on Alaska's western coast, unearthing artefacts that had remained hidden for generations.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
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