2 victims of ancient Pompeii eruption found, along with gold treasures News Ad

Excavators in Pompeii recently unearthed the remains of two more victims of the ancient volcanic eruption that encased the lost Roman city in ash and debris. Archaeologists said their skeletons were discovered inside what was likely the bedroom of their home, where they’d become trapped as the rest of the structure filled with debris.  The … Read more

Researchers discover “pot of gold” in ancient Greek city of Notion in western Turkey News Ad

Researchers from the University of Michigan’s Notion Archaeological Project have struck gold. The team of archeologists discovered a “hoard of gold coins” from the Persian Empire in western Turkey. The researchers announced the “very rare” find in a news release on Friday. The design of the coins – which features the figure of a kneeling archer – is … Read more