Archaeologists Find Head of ‘Incredibly Rare’ Mercury Figure at Roman Site
The figurine's head is made of pipeclay, and is part of a small number of known artifacts from Roman Britain.
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4,000-Year-Old Ceramic Snake Unearthed in Taiwan May Have Been Used in Ancient Rituals
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8,200-Year-Old Rock Art Identified in Patagonia, Argentina
These mysterious markings comprise one of the earliest known examples of rock art.
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AI Deciphers Text from 2,000-Year-old Roman Scroll Burned During the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
This latest development not only lead to the discovery of a previously illegible text, but also paves the way for artificial intelligence techniques.
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First Century Villa Near Mount Vesuvius May Belong to Pliny the Elder
When Mount Vesuvius erupted, Pliny the Elder sailed from his home toward the volcano to rescue people. He later died from toxic gas poisoning.
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‘Extraordinary’ Iron Age Remains Discovered in Northern Ireland Bog
Nobel Prize–winning author Seamus Heaney famously wrote of this bog, noting that archaeological specimens may lie hidden in it.
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Remains of ‘Lost’ Bronze Age Tomb Uncovered in Ireland
The monument was constructed about 4,000 years ago before it suddenly vanished in the mid-19th century.
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Laser Mapping Technology Reveals 2,500-Year–Old Cities Hidden in the Amazon
THe cities are over 1,000 years older than any other known Amazonian society.
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The 2,400-Year-Old Palace Where Alexander the Great Was Crowned Reopens in Greece
The historic Palace of Aigai took 16 years to restore.
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Remembering Iris Apfel: Former Met Curator Harold Koda Talks Style Influence, Bartering and Originality
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