Roman dagger uncovered by the teenage archaeologist on work experience is restored to former glory A Roman knife, 2000 years old, that a teenage boy had discovered during his work has been spectacularly restored to its former glory. The old weapon is believed to have used in a battle against the Germanic people in the …

Possible Shrine Dedicated to Romulus Found in Roman Forum The resting place of the legendary founder of the city, Romulus, could be tombs located under the Roman Forum. On a Roman Forum, Colosseum Archeological Park Manager Alfonsina Russo said Monday, a hypogeum or underground temple and tomb structure with a tuff sarcophagi connected to what …

Family discover ‘perfectly preserved’ Roman tomb hidden beneath a home in southern Spain In Carmona, a city near Seville, Andalusia, a family made a remarkable discovery during building work on their houses. They were stunned when they knocked a wall down the patio of their townhouse to find a small arched opening that led to an underground …

Ancient ‘curse tablets’ discovered down a 2,500-year-old well in Athens Records of curse tablets have been found in 2500-year-old water well in Athens. The 30 small lead tablets were found engraved with ancient curses and hexes at the bottom of a 2,500-year-old well in the area of Kerameikos, in the ancient Athens main burial ground. …

Ancient ‘power centre’ uncovered in Perthshire, Scotland A hilltop fort near Dunkeld was an important Pictish power centre, say archaeologists who excavated the site. Evidence of metal and textile production were revealed at King’s Seat Hillfort, a legally protected site. Finds such as glᴀss beads and pottery suggested the Picts who occupied the site in …

The Unique Ancient Tree that Produces Pearly-White Olives A unique variety of olive trees is known as leucolea, found mostly in southern Italy. It is found in the area known historically as “Magna Graecia” or Greater Greece. The name of the leukocarpa or leukolea olive is primarily derived from the Greek words for white (Leucos), olive …

Walls made of human bones discovered under Ghent cathedral At a cathedral in Belgium, Gruesome walls made entirely of human bones were uncovered. Specialists believe that in the 17th century, grisly structures were constructed using bones 200 years old at the time. The legs and shiny bones of various people were entirely made from various adults. …

Paleolithic ‘Sanctuary’ Containing Rock Art From 15,000 Years Ago Discovered in Spain Archeologists have discovered a treasure trove of fossil rock art that is 15,000 years old in the autonomous region of Catalonia, Spain. In an investigation, the engravings were found on cave walls. The art is believed to prove that the site once was …

Researchers Will Search for Spanish Treasure Ship Nearly 400 years after storms sent one of Spain’s greatest treasure galleons on to the sea outside Mexico, archaeologists from the two countries are to renew their search for the ship and its precious cargo of gold, silver, and jewels. According to the storm hit, the omens for the …