Metal detectorists discover hoard of priceless gold coins dating back to Biblical times
A pair of Dutch metal detectorists uncovered an unusual hoard of Roman and British coins dating back to Biblical times, according to European officials.
I've been a tour guide in Italy for 17 years. My top recommendation is an incredible ancient port city that's way less crowded than Rome.
I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...
A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes.
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The Emergence of Pants in Ancient Rome: From Ban to Commonplace Couture
The Romans associated pants with barbarism and eventually banned them, but the legwear eventually became commonplace nonetheless.
Metal Detectorist Unearths Miniature 1,600-Year-Old Roman Lock
A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a tiny ancient Roman golden lock. The 1,600-year-old artifact is likely the ...
Here’s where the oldest evidence of lead pollution comes from
Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.
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Ancient Roman Golden Lock Found in Germany – Tiny, But Worth Its Weight in History
A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...
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An Amateur Metal Detectorist Accidentally Found Britain’s Largest Buried Treasure
In 1992, an English farmer lost his hammer in the middle of a field. He reached out to his friend … Continue reading "An ...
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Christie’s to Auction Stunning Ancient Greek Art Worth Millions
A number of ancient Greek artifacts are to be auctioned by Christie's, including a Cycladic figure and a kylix, estimated to ...
Metal detectorist unearths ancient gold item — and stuns experts in Germany. See it
Constantin Fried visited a field in Petershagen in 2023 to search the area with a metal detector, the Westphalia-Lippe ...
Taylor Swift’s ancient coin jewelry is steeped in symbolism — but what does it mean?
"Knowing Taylor, these pieces may hint at themes of resilience, power or even a connection to myths or eras that may inspire ...