Romans

Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee

The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.

Antiquities robbers arrested after damaging Roman-period cave in Galilee. January 19.
A fresco of a peacock unearthed at the Villa Poppaea in Oplontis, on the outskirts of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, in Torre Annunziata, Italy, in this handout released December 18, 2025.

New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'

A jug holding a vast number of Roman coins was found during an excavation at a French village.

Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago

The Civil Administration seizes dozens of archaeological artifacts from the Burj Lasana site north of Ramallah in the West Bank, December 4, 2025.

Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site


Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions

Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.

Inscriptions found in the ancient Roman temple area in Baalbek, Lebanon.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park

“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.

A 2000-year-old gold ring discovered during excavations in Susita National Park.

Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre

Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.

 Prusias ad Hypium antique city in Duzce, Turkey.

Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'

A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.

 The Rose and Crown pub, St Albans.

Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey

Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.

 Dara Antique City.

17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70

How did the Romans make fish sauce? DNA reveals key ingredient

Analysis shows ancient sardines closely related to modern ones, confirming genetic continuity.

 Prepared by fermentation from fish, salted garum sauce in a bottle on a gray background.

Rare 1,900-Year-Old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity

The lion heads are intricately designed, with each face bearing a different expression and distinct features.

All four lion heads from the Eyal Interchange excavation.

Colossal ancient marble head unearthed at Rome's Trajan Forum

The marble head, a male face with thick hair and an intense expression, remained hidden for centuries beneath the square of the Trajan Forum.

 Colossal ancient marble head unearthed at Rome's Trajan Forum.

Archaeologists reconstruct largest collection of Roman frescoes ever found in London

Fragments include the Latin word "fecit", meaning "he made this", indicating a possible artist's signature.

 Archaeologists reconstruct largest collection of Roman frescoes ever found in London.