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Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding the Rosetta Stone’s discovery and translation is more obscure.

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a tiny ancient Roman golden lock. The 1,600-year-old artifact is likely the ...

Experts in Denmark initially overlooked the “unusual” Roman item because it was buried with “enough weapons for a small army.” ...

By the medieval town walls of Caernarfon, we board the Welsh Highland Railway, Britain’s longest narrow-gauge heritage ...

Here we delve inside Egypt's pyramids to reveal their many treasures and secrets, while also shining a light on Egypt's ...

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.

A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and significance in ancient times.

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. More than 60 per cent of the ...

More specifically, he said the pieces were probably used to play a game called “Ludus Latrunculi”, in which players attempted ...

Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.

In total, the treasure trove included 404 coins. Most of these were Roman silver denarii minted between 200 B.C. and 47 A.D., ...