The stunning frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries include one room with a painted frieze widely considered to depict an initiation rite into the cult of Dionysus, the god of wine, pictured at ...

A small bronze coin found at an ancient site near Tashkent has the potential to reshape archaeologists’ understanding of early Turkic civilization, reports Türkiye Today. According to archaeologist ...

Comb found in base of Bromeswell bucket, Sutton Hoo, England. SUTTON HOO, ENGLAND—The world-famous site of Sutton Hoo ...

SINT-TRUIDEN, BELGIUM—A statement released by KU Leuven revealed that Belgian geneticists and their international colleagues conducted the largest-ever DNA study of remains from a medieval ...

Pit containing pig mandibles, maxillae, and teeth, Legio, Israel TEL MEGIDDO, ISRAEL—According to the Greek Reporter, mysterious pig remains buried at the site of Legio near Tel Megiddo are ...

Unfinished marble statue, possibly depicting Aphrodite PAROS, GREECE—In ancient Greece, marble from the Cycladic island of Paros was a much sought-after commodity. Known for its fine grain, pure ...