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Poland

No gold and no Nazi train in Poland say experts

Claims a Nazi train rumoured to be carrying gems and gold lies in an underground tunnel in Poland have been discounted. Geology experts who

15/12/2015

Series

Macedonian Postcards: The archaeological site of Stobi

This week in Macedonian Postcards we visit the nation's most significant archaeological site

14/12/2015

Series

Glimpses of an ancient city through its remarkable mosaics

14/12/2015

Mexico

Mexico: 'Breakthrough' in mystery over Aztec rulers' remains

Where did the ancient Aztecs lay their rulers’ remains to rest? The answer may be at Mexico City’s Great Temple or Templo Mayor ruins complex, where

04/12/2015

Egypt

All eyes on King Tut's tomb in search for ancient Egypt's lost Queen Nefertiti

Speculation is mounting that Tutankhamun’s tomb could lead the way to the last resting place of the lost Queen Nefertiti, in what would be the most

28/11/2015

Italy

The Trevi Fountain and the Dolce Vita!

A fountain in the Trevi district in Rome Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft)

03/11/2015

Italy

Florence Cathedral museum opens its doors to the world

“If you haven’t seen this, you haven’t seen Florence,” according to the website of the new Opera del Duomo museum, which has opened in the capital of

29/10/2015

Greece

Ancient warrior's tomb, treasure hoard found in Greece

29/10/2015

Egypt

Mummy: Tutankhamun gets a face lift

A group of German and Egyptian scientists have braved the Mummy’s curse to carry out some important restoration work. The bandages are about to go on

21/10/2015

Italy

Scanning history in Pompeii

What was life like in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago? Using CAT scan technology, experts are now able to uncover tantalising insights into how people

17/10/2015

Syria

Palmyra's sites could disappear within 3-4 months, says antiquities director

Syria's antiquities director says Arch of Triumph has been blown up by ISIL militants, and warns that the Roman-era city faces total destruction.

05/10/2015

Egypt

Queen Nefertiti's tomb or bust Egypt vows to find her burial place

Egyptian authorities say that they will obtain the radar equipment needed to complete the search for Queen Nefertiti’s tomb. The latest theory

01/10/2015

World News

Searching for Nefertiti - British archaeologist is on the trail

A British archaeologist hopes he’s on the brink of finding the tomb dating back to the 14 century BC of the legendary Egyptian beauty, Queen

30/09/2015

Italy

Pre-Roman tomb discovered in ancient town of Pompeii

Fresh discoveries have been made in the ancient Italian town of Pompeii. Officials say an extremely rare Samnite tomb has been unearthed, which is

22/09/2015

Italy

Renzi slams unions after Rome's Colosseum remained closed

Italy’s prime minister has slammed trade unions after Rome’s Colosseum remained closed until 11.30 on Friday morning so workers to attend a meeting

18/09/2015

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Robot archaeologists: taking the risks out of underwater fieldwork

Underwater archaeology is an exciting, but sometimes risky field of studies. To eliminate those risks a European research project, ARROWS, is working

14/09/2015

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Do you know: are there still treasures under the sea?

14/09/2015

United Kingdom

Monuments hidden for millennia discovered near Stonehenge

07/09/2015

Syria

ISIL militants blow up Palmyra's ancient tower tombs

04/09/2015

Culture news

Derbent celebrates 2,000 years of history and multiculturalism

Derbent, the oldest and southernmost city on Russia's territory, is officially marking its 2,000th anniversary -- an opportunity for the residents of Dagestan to celebrate the rich cultural and histor

01/09/2015