Archeology

November 17, 2024

Mysterious Hoard of 3,000 Roman Coins Discovered in Germany, Miles from the Empire’s Borders

At its height, Rome was unparalleled in its artistic, cultural, and global influence. By 117 CE, the Roman Empire spanned three continents, including Asia Minor, northern Africa, and most of Europe. Recently, a hoard of Roman-era coins was found in Germany, miles from the Empire’s frontlines, and poses intriguing questions about their discovery in enemy territory.

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November 6, 2024

Researchers Use 134-Year-Old Photo To Create 3D Model of Ancient Sculptural Relief

Researchers from Japan's Ritsumeikan University have found a way to bring hidden pieces of history to life using cutting-edge technology. Led by Professor Satoshi Tanaka, they developed a method to take any 2D photograph of a relief and transform it into a digital 3D reconstruction. In October, they demonstrated their method at an international conference in Australia and published their work.

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October 31, 2024

Archeologists Discover Lost Maya City With Pyramids and Plazas in the Middle of the Mexican Jungle

For the longest time, looking for archeological ruins came with a lot of physical work. Archeologists would walk through deep forests of jungles with a machete in hand, hoping to come across a promising rock that gave away that a civilization once thrived there. Now, a state-of-the-art technology has helped discover a previously unknown Maya city, and it all began with a Google search.

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October 17, 2024

Secret Tomb Filled With Skeletons Discovered Under ‘Indiana Jones’ Location in Petra

The prehistoric city of Petra in southwestern Jordan was once the cradle of the ancient Nabataean civilization. The centerpiece of this capital is the iconic Treasury, carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs. Made famous after being featured in 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it's also known as Al Khazneh and draws millions of visitors annually.

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