When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...

The carriage workshop, which also had evidence of fixing horseshoes, was situated along the well-traveled Via Claudia Augusta and offered services to travelers in the first century C.E.

For a long time, mosaics had to settle for a rather dusty, old-fashioned image. Now, the intricate tile art is experiencing a ...

An archaeological excavation in Turkey recently yielded a Roman hospital-turned-Christian sanctuary, offering new insight ...

Completed in 2010 to mark the millennial anniversary of Hanoi, the Ceramic Mosaic Mural is the world’s largest ceramic mosaic, spanning 2.5 miles (4km) in length. What was once a grey concrete dyke ...

Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered an ancient Roman hospital that became a Christian sanctuary, revealing centuries ...

CHEDWORTH Roman Villa is hosting behind-the-scenes tours, showcasing its conservation efforts. The tours, revealing how the National Trust protects the Cotswolds Roman site, will run from 12pm to 1pm ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient wine production center near a castle in Turkey — and it’s believed to date back ...

A famous mosaic from Pompeii holds lessons for today. The stunning Memento Mori mosaic was found in a Roman house that doubled as a shop in Pompeii and is one of the most recognizable pieces of ...

What can an ancient water basin discovered near Rome reveal about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today?

Alexander the Great’s legendary image, from his golden hair to his divine gaze, reveals how he masterfully turned his ...

A rare and unexpected find that could be one of the UK’s most spectacular Roman mosaics, containing designs based on Greek legend, has been revealed during a community archaeology project dig in ...