Dec 13 2010
Gladiator Stabbed, Tossed as Trash?
The bones of a Roman man, who was stabbed to death and left to rot 1,600 years ago, reveal what may be the gruesome treatment of a gladiator.
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Nov 30 2010
Ancient Pompeii Structure Collapses
Another structure has collapsed today in Pompeii, raising new fears about the fate the ancient Roman town.
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Nov 22 2010
Roman Swimming Pool Found
Archaeologists discover a swimming pool in which a legion of Roman soldiers bathed after sacking Jerusalem.
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Nov 22 2010
3,000-Year-Old Trumpet Played Again
Scientists analyze tunes from 3,000-year-old conch-shell instruments for insight into pre-Inca civilization.
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Nov 16 2010
Acoustic Archaeology Yielding Mind-Tripping Tricks
Recently uncovered sound effects include a clapping echo that sounds like a jungle bird.
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Nov 15 2010
Sphinx-Lined Road Found in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed twelve sphinxes so far along the ancient sandstone road that runs toward the Nile.
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Nov 10 2010
Stolen Art from Tut’s Tomb Headed to Egypt
A trove of small figurines and jewelry that was illegally taken will be returned to Egypt.
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Nov 08 2010
Ancient Monuments Prone to Collapse
Many Italian monuments could meet the fate of the 2,000-year-old House of Gladiators, which collapsed in Pompeii on Saturday.
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Nov 04 2010
Statue Unearthed in Tomb of Tut’s Grandfather
The recent discovery is part of a bonanza of statues portraying Amenhotep III, who frequently appears in the company of ancient Egyptian gods.
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Nov 02 2010
Great Sphinx’s Walls Rise Again
According to legend, the wall was built after King Thuthmose IV dreamed that the mythical Sphinx was choking on the desert sand.
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