An unusual burial of a Roman soldier, his iron sword, crossbow fibula and spiked shoes, testifying to his profession and rank, were discovered in Wales. He was buried face down
15th c. Pelican cross destroyed by earthquake restored15th c. Pelican cross destroyed by earthquake restored
Cross of the Pelican, 15th century altar crucifix from the Abbey of Saint Eutizio in Piedivalle di Preci, near Perugia, was restored after it was nearly destroyed in the earthquake
Intact head of statue found in Mausoleum of AugustusIntact head of statue found in Mausoleum of Augustus
intact marble head of a female deity was discovered during the redevelopment of the mausoleum of Augustus and the adjacent Piazzale Augusto Imperatore. The life-size head is carved from Parian
Bronze Viking stamp goes under the hammerBronze Viking stamp goes under the hammer
An 11th-century Viking bronze stamp found by a metal detector in Norfolk earlier this year put up for auction with a presale estimate of £16,000 to £24,000 ($21,000 to $31,000).
Rijksmuseum acquires rare restored silver salt shakersRijksmuseum acquires rare restored silver salt shakers
The State Museum acquired four silver and gilded salt shakers by the 17th century Amsterdam silversmith Johannes Lutma after they were returned to the heirs of the German Jewish collector
Viking grave in the backyard can be doubleViking grave in the backyard can be double
Viking warrior grave discovered by homeowners in a backyard in Setesdal, southern Norway, even richer than it seemed at first glance. When the grave was first discovered late last month,
Early Iron Age cremation burial found in HallstattEarly Iron Age cremation burial found in Hallstatt
Cremation burial containing bronze ornaments and rare surviving textile fragments was found in an Early Iron Age (800-550 BC) burial ground in Hallstatt, Austria. The grave goods found in the
Tombs of Bronze Age rulers found in CyprusTombs of Bronze Age rulers found in Cyprus
Bronze Age tombs are so rich in luxurious inventory they probably belonged to the rulers of the city, were discovered in the ancient city of Dromolaxia Vization on the southeast
A giant ax was found at an Ice Age site in Kent.A giant ax was found at an Ice Age site in Kent.
Archaeologists in the southeast of England have discovered prehistoric ax so big it would be almost impossible to use it as a cutting tool. This hand ax is about 300,000
Hellenistic family altar found in SicilyHellenistic family altar found in Sicily
Late Hellenistic altarpiece (ca. 1st century BC) was discovered in the archaeological park of Segesta in Sicily. It was discovered just a few centimeters below the surface during land clearing