A significant Roman-era villa in Agia Efimia, Kefalonia, is set to undergo restoration and conservation work aimed at protecting the ancient site while making it safer and more accessible to visitors.
The project includes the construction of a protective shelter...
Women who managed Roman villas held far more power than historians once believed, according to a new study that finds these women were skilled managers of farm production, not simple housekeepers.
The study, published in the Journal of Roman Archaeology,...
A rare Roman coin issued to mark the founding of Constantinople has been uncovered during excavations at a Roman villa in southwest England. The discovery is giving researchers new insight into how imperial messages, trade goods and everyday life...
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),...
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced a major initiative to restore and open to the public a sprawling Roman villa near Amyntaio, located on the historic grounds of ancient Eordaia.
Spanning 5,100 square meters, this "urban mansion" is one...
An ancient Roman villa has emerged from Lake Fusaro, near Naples, Italy, as shifting land continues to reshape the region. This rare discovery was made possible by geological forces that have lifted the ground, revealing long-submerged ruins.
The town of...
Archaeologists have uncovered a new fresco in Pompeii that sheds light on the ancient Greek cult of Dionysus.
The well-preserved painting dating back to the first century BC, was discovered in a banquet hall of the House of Thiasus in...
Community volunteers have discovered what is believed to be the first significant high-status Roman villa in the Chalke Valley of south Wiltshire, England, during an archaeological dig led by Cardiff University. The excavation revealed a large Roman structure, offering...
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient, deserted and razed city in Italy that the Romans destroyed after its people defied Rome over 2,000 years ago.
The city, called Fregellae, was completely ruined after its people rebelled against Roman...
Archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old indoor pool in Durrës, Albania. This find occurred during excavations prior to the construction of a school. The mosaics in the pool are highly detailed, showcasing exceptional artistry for that time.
Durrës, once called Epidamnus by...
