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Ancient Roman theater sat unnoticed under Croatia city hall — until earthquake
After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.
Metal detectorist finds huge coin hoard — at least 1,500 years old — in Romania
The ancient silver coins feature the images of 11 Roman emperors and empresses, including Nero and Marcus Aurelius.
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Stone Age Irish Tombs Actually Weren't Built For Royalty, According To A New DNA Analysis Of 55 Skeletons
It was assumed for a long time that Stone Age tombs in Ireland were built for royalty. However, a new DNA analysis of 55 ...
A Rookie Archaeologist Was on One of His First Digs—and Found a 1,000-Year-Old Coin Hoard
Perhaps even better than “The Pasty” hoard itself is the story behind its discovery. Pegg discovered the hoard only 9 months ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...