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In 1972, a diver off Italy noticed a human arm rising from the sand, which uncovered ancient Greek warriors lost beneath the sea for centuriesIn an underwater adventure in 1972, a diver stumbled upon the exquisite Riace Bronzes off the coast of Riace Marina. These stunning Greek s...
Archaeologists found a mysterious Roman bronze object buried for over 1,700 years, and experts still cannot explain its purposeA remarkably preserved Roman bronze dodecahedron, unearthed in Lincolnshire, has reignited a centuries-old archaeological puzzle. Despite i...
In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...
Stolen Indian idols abroad: Why global rules on sacred antiquities must changeWith great pride, the Ashmolean Museum has repatriated a 16th-century bronze idol back to its homeland, India. This significant gesture shi...
Why Were Children Buried With Warrior Belts? A 2,500-Year-Old Discovery in Italy Is Raising QuestionsArchaeologists unearthed ancient warrior belts with children's remains in Italy. These bronze artifacts, previously linked to adult male wa...
Is true face of Cleopatra found? Here’s what an archaeologist claims to have unearthed about famous queenAn archaeologist claims a newly discovered statue near Cleopatra's alleged tomb shows the queen's true face. The discovery at Taposiris Mag...
Gluttony of glamour: Nowadays it’s not enough to just earn money. It is important to show money.The pursuit of glamour involves tactics like using apsara-damsels to enchant and trap individuals. Modern trends, seen in television serial...
In Western Ukraine, a community wrestles with patriotism or survivalThe war in Ukraine has deeply impacted communities like Duliby, where residents mourn the loss of loved ones in the conflict. The deaths of...
Hand-sewn, 3,000-yr-old boat emerges from depths of Adriatic SeaDiscovered in the waters of Croatia's northwestern Istria peninsula, the Zambratija boat dates back to the period between late 12th and lat...
Turkish government demands bronze head of Emperor Severus from Danish museumThe statue was believed to have been stolen from a site in Turkey.
4,000-yr-old sanctuary found in NetherlandsLike the famous stone circle in southern England, the sanctuary - which was as big as at least three soccer fields and built with soil and ...
UK redefines treasure to cover bronze, copper as well as gold and silverThe move is one of the biggest changes to the act since it came into effect nearly 25 years ago for more archaeological finds to be protect...
Getting down to the tooth of the matterThe issue is not dental but mental — what is the relevance of fossils today?
Detect an opportunity for artefact detecting?A Spanish metal detectorist could inspire a new west-to-east artefacts smuggling.
First polluted river in the world discoveredScientists have discovered what could be the world's first polluted river, contaminated about 7,000 years ago by Neolithic humans who may h...
- Ancient city of Bath had plenty to offer on both counts! History and health
The city's compactness and striking architecture - Roman baths and sweeping Georgian terraces - combine to produce one of the most elegant ...
- Art smuggler offers mystery masterpiece to Italy in bid to cut jail term
A convicted antiquities smuggler has offered to return a previously unknown ancient masterpiece known as Object X to Italy in exchange for ...