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Extreme drought in Iraq reveals 3,400-year-old city

Archaeologists rushed to document the site before it was submerged below the water again.

Culture news

Cultural restitution: Artefacts returned to Iran after legal battle

The long lost Mannean bricks turned up for sale in Europe in the 1990s and after a spell in a Swiss bank are back in Iran in the National Museum.

Destinations

Iraq opens its doors to tourists with free guided tours

With a stunning array of marketplaces and 12th-century architecture, the scars of war are starting to heal in this historic part of the Middle East.

Culture news

Unearthed items show a time when Italy was colonised by ancient Greece

Southern Italy used to be a Greek colony and recent archaeological excavation could explain the religious practices of soldiers praying to Athena.

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Culture news

60 years on: What do we know about the Derveni Papyrus

Discovered by accident, the Derveni Papyrus offers key insights into ancient philosophy and literature. Here's what we know about it.

Culture news

Sex scenes at the Acropolis? I beg your Parthenon?

An erotic scene filmed at the Acropolis showing two men having sex has caught the attention of the Greek Culture Ministry.

Tech News

Could robots be better at restoring historical treasures than humans?

A team of researchers in Italy are exploiting an intelligent robotic system to process, match and physically reconstruct frescoes and other shattered artefacts from Pompeii.

Culture news

Ancient Greek God statue heads have been discovered in Turkey

Carved from limestone 5,000 years ago, archaeologists found the depiction of Aphrodite and Dionysus at the bottom of a creek bed.

Experiences

Is this Irish town the best place to celebrate Halloween in the world?

Derry has found new fame in recent years as the setting for comedy TV series, Derry Girls. But over Halloween, they become Derry Ghouls.

Culture news

What does it take to become a city in Europe?

From population size to cultural significance, we look into the myriad of qualities needed to become a city in some of Europe's biggest countries.

Destinations

The Roman city lost to the Libyan Civil War

A forgotten historical gem in Libya is the best kept Roman ruin outside of Italy.

Italy

Pompeii discovery ‘first evidence’ Greek was also used in Ancient Rome

Archaeologists say the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton in a Pompeii tomb is the first confirmation that Greek was used in Ancient Rome alongside Latin.

World News

Euroviews. The EU must act now to protect Thessaloniki's antiquities | View

"In Greece, an archaeological site of incalculable value is today at great risk of being irretrievably damaged."

Experiences

What is a sunken city and where are they?

A few European countries are home to sunken towns and cities and they all have fascinating histories. Here’s our guide to finding and enjoying them.

Experiences

These are the 6 most romantic cities in Europe

Paris isn't the only city for lovers this Valentine's day. What about visiting lesser known Dubrovnik or Verona?

Destinations

Why Munich is better than Disneyland

A tour of all the castles in the German fairytale city.

Travel News

Bringing an ancient Roman vineyard back to life

Thanks to archeologists and a local winemaker, this two thousand year-old vineyard which was buried by Mt Vesuvius, offers a true taste of ancient Rome.

Travel News

Yemen's oldest cities at risk of complete collapse

The historic cities of Shibam and Sana'a have survived wars and are now at risk of collapse due to torrential rains.