Europe Travel September 26 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, spans 100 acres but hosts millions of visitors annually Vatican City is a holy place, home to the pope and the center of Christianity. Very few live in Vatican City, but millions visit every year.
World August 27 Israel opens tombs from Ancient Rome to the public for the first time: 'wonderful paintings' After British archaeologists discovered Roman tombs in Ashkelon, Israel, they lay dormant for nearly 100 years. They have now been restored to their original glory.
LIFESTYLE July 30 Archaeologists unseal 2,000-year-old tomb, find mummy in 'excellent state' Archaeologists opened the Tomba del Cerbero in Giugliano, Italy, finding a 2,000-year-old mummy in a well-preserved condition. The experts also discovered medical supplies.
LIFESTYLE July 29 Archaeologists discover underwater mosaic believed to date back to Roman Empire Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient mosaic underwater off the coast of Naples, Italy, that might date back to the end of the Roman Empire. The piece is made from marble.
LIFESTYLE July 6 Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria An ancient statue depicting the Greek god Hermes was uncovered by archaeologists inside an around 2,000-year-old Roman sewer in Bulgaria.
LIFESTYLE June 19 World’s oldest wine discovered in ancient Roman burial site A team of scientists have discovered the world’s oldest bottle of wine preserved in an ancient Roman burial site in southern Spain, according to a study published this week.
Italy May 23 Subway line to be constructed under ancient Roman ruins, including Colosseum A major project to construct a subway line under ancient Roman ruins has reached a crucial phase. The project aims to alleviate Rome's transportation challenges.
ARCHAEOLOGY April 12 Archaeologists make 'stunning' find of banquet hall in Pompeii Archaeologists recently unearthed a "stunning" banquet room in Pompeii, a doomed city in Italy that was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79. The discovery was announced this week.
History March 18 1,800-year-old artifact unearthed during routine construction 'a complete mystery' A digger who found an 1,800-year-old artifact said, "I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face."
United Kingdom February 13 UK researchers 'blown away' after discovering 1,700-year-old egg still contains yolk: report Archaeologists in the United Kingdom reportedly discovered a 1,700-year-old egg from the Ancient Roman Period that was found during a dig still contained a yolk inside.