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.
Vibrant Roman colors and artifacts fit for a king: See the latest discoveries
New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past. Here are some of the latest discoveries: In the heart of Rome, a dazzling blue material dating back 2,000 years ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
'World's first industrial pollution': Evidence of toxic lead found in ancient Greece
Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. View on euronews ...
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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 ...
Archaeologists Unearth Mysterious Seated Burials in Ancient French Cemetery
Archaeologists working on the site of an old convent’s garden in Dijon, France, have discovered a strange group of Gallic graves and a children’s necropolis dating back over 2,000 years.
Diver Uncovers Massive Haul of Ancient Roman Coins — It May Lead to a Hidden Shipwreck
A diver stumbled across the find of a lifetime off the coast of Sardinia when a stray shiny item loosened itself from the sea ...
Archaeologists Found a Pile of Bronze Body Parts in an Ancient Statue Scrapyard
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered roughly 2,000 pieces of bronze statues broken apart in what was likely an ancient ...
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Archaeology breakthrough: 2,000-year-old gold coins and jewellery found in luxury Pompeii bathhouse in 'once-in-a-century' discovery
Archaeologists have unearthed a "once-in-a-century" discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. In a spectacular find, a ...