Europe

EU Agrees on Historic Passenger Rights Overhaul to Protect Travelers

Air passengers across the EU will soon benefit from simpler, clearer and stronger rights. A landmark agreement reached recently between the Council and the European Parliament updates the EU rules on air passenger rights and airline liability. European Commissioner for...

Imposing Statue of Zeus to Adorn City of Crotone, Magna Graecia

The city of Crotone, a historic jewel of Magna Graecia, is embracing its Greek heritage with the addition of a new, imposing statue of Zeus, further enriching its cultural landscape. This tribute to the king of the Olympian gods serves...

Ancient Altars and Statue Fragments Unearthed at Sicily’s Last Greek-Founded City

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient altars and statue fragments indicating religious activity and a possible sudden abandonment at the ancient Greek city of Finziade (Greek: Φιντιάς) in Sicily, following the conclusion of the fifth excavation season of the Finziade Project...

Ancient Greek Curse Tablet Found in Netherlands Reveals Spell to Harm Enemy

Researchers at Heidelberg University have deciphered an ancient Greek curse tablet found in the Netherlands that was meant to harm an enemy by calling on gods and demons. The lead tablet dates to the second century A.D. and comes...

Archaeologists Discover 5,000-Year-Old Solstice Site Near Stonehenge

Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old solstice site near Stonehenge that predates the famous stone circle by about 500 years. The discovery, led by Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology, is the earliest known structure built to align with the solstice...

Ancient Hellenistic Temple Unearthed in Albania May Be Site of Lost Illyrian City

Archaeologists in northern Albania have uncovered the remains of a monumental hilltop structure that researchers believe may have served as an Illyrian temple, a discovery that is shedding new light on religion, urban life, and cultural exchange in the...

Archaeologists Uncover the Largest Roman Bathhouse Ever Found in the Netherlands

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest Roman bathhouse ever found in the Netherlands, during excavations at the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus in Nijmegen. Researchers from the firms RAAP and BAAC found most of the bath complex, along with nearby...

Turkey’s Path to EU Membership Blocked by Rule of Law Concerns

Turkey’s path to EU membership remains blocked as Brussels warns that Ankara has failed to reverse its democratic backsliding or address deep concerns over the rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and political pluralism. The warning came during a debate in...

Ancient Roman Villa With Preserved Mosaics and Painted Walls Unearthed Near Rome

Archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved Roman villa near Rome, complete with colorful mosaics, painted walls, and rooms that survived nearly intact after centuries underground. The discovery at the Castel di Guido agricultural estate has revealed what researchers believe is part...

Rare Roman Sarcophagus Found in Ancient Greek City in Croatia

Archaeologists in Croatia have uncovered a rare late Roman stone sarcophagus in Cavtat, a coastal town built on the site of the ancient Greek city of Epidaurum (Greek: Ἐπίδαυρος). The discovery was made during protective excavations at the Zorina 8...

Archaeologists Unearth Iron Age Celtic Chariot in Germany

Archaeologists in central Germany have uncovered what experts are calling one of the most significant Celtic burial sites found in decades. The grave, discovered near Bad Camberg in the state of Hesse, contained the iron remains of a Celtic...

Archaeologists Discover Second Intact Etruscan Tomb Near Rome

Archaeologists working at the San Giuliano necropolis near Rome uncovered a second intact Etruscan tomb less than a year after the first, offering a rare look at ancient burial practices left undisturbed for centuries. The tomb was found and opened...

The Stunning Trojan War Mosaic Found in England

Archaeologists in the UK recently unearthed a stunning mosaic from the Roman era depicting the famous battle between two protagonists of the Trojan War: Achilles and Hector. The artwork, which measures eleven by nearly seven meters (36 by 22.9 feet),...

Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers in Spain Breastfed Children for Up to Four Years

A new study has found that hunter-gatherers in northern Spain breastfed their children for up to four years, revealing how prehistoric communities in the Cantabrian region lived and survived some 7,000 years ago. The study, published in Archaeological and Anthropological...

Archaeologists Discover Ireland’s Largest Viking Settlement

A joint excavation in southern Ireland may have uncovered the largest Viking settlement ever identified on the island. The site, known as Woodstown near Waterford, is the focus of an ongoing international dig. Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger's Archaeological...