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
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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
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists unearth pre-Incan mummy with skin and hair in Peru The mummy, which is believed to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, was found in an ancient mud urban centre called Cajamarquilla, located on the outskirts of Lima. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists uncover 50 ancient tombs in central Paris The burial site could shed light on the little-known culture of Paris' precursor Lutetia, a Gallo-Roman town that existed nearly 2000 years ago. 24/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Egyptian archaeologists unearth smiling sphinx of Roman emperor Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a limestone sphinx statue with a "smiley face and two dimples" near the Hathor Temple. This is just the latest in a series of recent discoveries, shedding new light on Egypt's rich history. 07/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How this statue depicting Hercules was discovered in a Rome sewer An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital. 06/02/2023
Now playing Next Cult Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe From short films in all their forms in the Auvergne to Indian rural life through the lens of Gauri Gill and a glittering exhibition of Dacia's golden past. This is Euronews' roundup of the best in art and culture this week. 30/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway. 18/01/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Culture news Has this dig uncovered the world's first luxury barn conversion? Archaeologists from University of Leicester worked on the site in the middle of the UK. 29/11/2022
Now playing Next no comment Visitors tour home of archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb Egypt opens the former residence of the British archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb to the public. 10/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news How the discovery of 24 ancient statues will rewrite Italy's history Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered more than 24 perfectly-preserved bronze statues dating back to ancient Roman times in thermal baths in Tuscany, in what experts are hailing as an extraordinary find 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news 100 years on from the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb It's almost 100 years since the tomb of King Tutankhamen was discovered in the Valley of the Kings. But what mysteries remain? 07/11/2022
Now playing Next Smart Regions Underwater museum: Discover the hidden wonders of the Aegean Sea IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Exploring the hidden wonders beneath the waves, as the European project 'Treasure', is set to highlight cultural treasures around the Black and Agean seas including towns in Turkey, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania. The project also offers opportunities to provide classes in music and art. 24/10/2022