Archaeology News

In the heart of Milan, a long-forgotten crypt dating back to the 17th century has been unearthed, shedding new light on the lives of some of the Renaissance era's most impoverished residents. For over 50 years, a massive pile of human bones lay hidden beneath a hospital, sparking the curiosity...

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick layer of volcanic ash, pumice, and rock, killing thousands and displacing many more. While it is well-known that the disaster led to a massive exodus of survivors, a new study suggests...