Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists unearth slave bedroom in Roman villa near Pompeii The discovery reveals the harsh reality of life for those dwelling in the lower echelons of society during the Roman period. 21/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news United States return 266 incredibly valuable stolen artefacts to Italy Among the looted items are works from the periods of the Etruscan civilisation, Magna Graecia, and Imperial Rome, with the oldest ones dating back to the ninth century B.C. 14/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists dive into Albania's Lake Ohrid to study Neolithic homes Dating back 8,000 years, the homes built on stilts could be the oldest lakeside settlement ever found in Europe. 11/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ancient Roman shipwreck found near Italian capital A 2,000 year old ancient Roman cargo ship was found off the coast of Civitavecchia with many of its contents still intact. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Study identifies gender of 2,000-year-old warrior in ancient burial A decades-long mystery regarding the gender of a warrior buried 2,000-years-ago on the Isles of Scilly - an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England - has finally been solved. 28/07/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Fossil hunters unearth 400,000-year-old mammoth tusk in UK quarry During a routine visit to a quarry in Cambridgeshire, two palaeontologists made a spectacular discovery: an intact tusk from a Steppe mammoth. 17/07/2023
Now playing Next explore Unearthing history: Şanlıurfa's astonishing archaeological sites IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOTÜRKIYE The UNESCO World Heritage site of Göbeklitepe has changed the way historians and archaeologists think about the cradle of civilisation. And there is so much more to be discovered. 17/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Archaeologists find 57,000-year-old markings in French cave In a groundbreaking discovery, the Loire Valley in France has revealed the oldest cave engravings known in the region, and possibly in all of Europe. 27/06/2023
Now playing Next France France mourns loss of explorer Nargeolet in OceanGate tragedy France has been expressing sadness at the death of veteran underwater explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet in the OceanGate tragedy 23/06/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Qatar 365 Discover how Qatar is rejuvenating its cultural heritage sites IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we’re exploring how Qatar is preserving its heritage sites, turning an ancient settlement into a tourist attraction and the attention to detail when it comes to protecting historical objects uncovered from its desert landscape and beyond. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Treasure trove of 1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed in Denmark What makes this find particularly rare is its connection to Viking King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, one of the last Viking rulers of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and parts of Germany. 29/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru. 23/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Pompeii's latest findings shed light on earthquake destruction A recent Pompeii find reveals that the inhabitants' downfall wasn't just caused by the volcanic eruption, but by a devastating blend of the eruption and a simultaneous earthquake. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Smart Regions Explore the cultural heritage and beauty of Gozo's Cittadella IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode of Smart Regions, we explore how an EU-funded restoration project helped bring Gozo's magnificent Cittadella back to life and reveal hidden treasures from its past. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ancient human DNA found in 25,000-year-old tooth jewellery Scientists have discovered that a tooth pendant excavated from Denisova Cave in southern Siberia, was worn by a woman who lived between 19,000 and 25,000 years ago thanks to DNA preserved in the piece. 08/05/2023