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Raise your amphorae to 1st-2nd-c. plonk- Italian divers found a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck beneath 151 feet of water; its cargo still held about 500 wine jars
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- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...04 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Civilisations, time and the turning wheelWestern confidence in linear progress has weakened due to recent global challenges. This has led to a renewed interest in Ibn Khaldun's cyc...18 Jul, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Egypt’s Atlantis? Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old lost underwater city with gold, silver and a hidden templeA lost Egyptian city, Thonis-Heracleion, submerged over 2,000 years ago, is yielding spectacular treasures. Archaeologists found gold jewel...11 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- 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...03 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- What a Turkish diver found underwater in 1982 became one of the most important shipwreck discoveries in Mediterranean archaeologyA Turkish sponge diver's discovery of "metal biscuits with ears" in 1982 led to the unearthing of the Uluburun wreck, a remarkably intact L...13 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- An 8-year-old boy stumbles upon a 1,700-year-old statue fragment during a visit to Ramon CraterAn eight-year-old boy on a rock-collecting trip in Israel's Ramon Crater stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment. The intricately...12 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...29 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- The Discovery Beneath Jerusalem That Is Rewriting Biblical GeographyWow, new archaeology is totally changing how we see early Christianity! They've found an old garden under the Holy Sepulchre and evidence o...20 Apr, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Buried in Sicily’s Shallow Waters: How a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Shipwreck Is Revealing the Secrets of Mediterranean TradeIn 2025, archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant vessel off the coast of Sicily, dating back to the 6th or ...14 Mar, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- A 2,000-Year-Old Phoenician Coin Was Once Used as Bus Fare in England… But How Did It Get There?A Phoenician bronze coin from the first century BC, minted in ancient Gadir (modern Cádiz), was discovered in a Leeds bus fare box. Featuri...12 Mar, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Hundreds of Ancient Ceramics Survived 2,000 Years Underwater and Here’s WhyDivers off Turkey's Antalya coast found a 2,000-year-old shipwreck. The vessel carried hundreds of ceramic plates, bowls, and trays, remark...07 Mar, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- What Archaeologists Found Beneath the Sea Near a Greek IslandAncient port ruins discovered near Kythira, Greece, reveal sophisticated maritime infrastructure crucial for regional trade. Artifacts like...04 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- 1,200-year-old shipwreck found off coast of Israel. See why is it specialRecently, archaeologists discovered a 1,200-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Israel. A report describes it as a merchant ship, indicatin...26 Sep, 2022, 01.51 AM IST
- Lemon was a luxury item for ancient Romans: StudyNew York, Aug 19 (IANS) The humble citrus fruit lemon, a cash crop, was introduced in ancient Rome from Israel and was once considered an i...19 Aug, 2017, 06.27 PM IST
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