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Has the ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered?

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia.

16/04/2025

Design

The end of an odyssey: Ancient Greek theatre uncovered in Lefkada

After a decade-long excavation following the theatre's first discovery more than 100 years ago, experts describe its revelation as “undoubtedly the most important and imposing monument that has come to light in ancient Lefkada.”

08/04/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover throne and murals of female leader in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an ancient throne and murals depicting a powerful female figure from the ancient Moche culture at the Pañamarca archaeological site.

04/10/2024

Culture news

Secrets of the Viking Völva revealed at Denmark’s National Museum

A new exhibition opening at Denmark’s National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress, known as… the Völva.

26/06/2024

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WATCH: Visitors thrilled by Pompeii’s new insula complex

Over a thousand visitors admired the newly inaugurated Insula dei Casti Amanti complex in Pompeii’s archaeological park on Tuesday.

29/05/2024

Culture news

Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

29/04/2024

Culture news

A portrait of the past: What is the Archaeological Atlas of France?

50,000 archaeological sites in France - from prehistory to the present day - have been listed for the first time in a new atlas.

25/03/2024

Art

Watch: New archaeological museum unveils ancient marble map of Rome

The Forma Urbis Museum recently unveiled an exhibition featuring an ancient marble map of Rome dating back to 203-211 AD.

24/01/2024

Culture news

Inside the restored palace where Alexander the Great became king

It was the largest building of classical Greece: the palace where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king before he launched a conquest that took him as far as modern-day Afghanistan.

11/01/2024

Design

Old to the new: Were ancient civilisations better at building stuff?

Structures built by ancient civilisations are still standing thousands of years later. Could they hold secrets to help us build more sustainably?

04/10/2023

Culture news

Which European sites are being added to UNESCO's World Heritage List?

From ancient cities to producing beer; UNESCO's latest European additions give a lot of travel inspiration.

20/09/2023

Culture news

X-games: Which Italian towns could host the Musk-Zuckerberg showdown?

Italian towns, cities and regions are vying to host the potential fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

17/08/2023

Culture news

4000-year-old menhir statues at risk of erosion warn conservationists

Aged at least 4,000 years, the enigmatic menhir statues are facing a grave threat from erosion, caution the conservators.

02/08/2023

Culture news

A new pathway allows people to walk in the last steps of Julius Caesar

Tourists and Romans can now stand for the first time in the sacred area where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death, thanks to a brand new walkway.

20/06/2023

Destinations

This stunning Mediterranean country has lifted all COVID restrictions

This north African country has ancient ruins to rival Rome.

06/12/2022

Culture news

How these students uncovered a long-lost pre-Hispanic mural in Peru

After a four-year search, a team of archaeologists, led by Sam Ghavanmi, have found a 1,000-year-old mural, known as the "Huaca Pintada," in a village in Lambayeque, northern Peru.

02/12/2022