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Severe heatwaves in Bulgaria reveal ancient Rome's Constantine Bridge hidden under Danube's waters

The bridge, commissioned by Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, linked the ancient city of Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava in what is now Romania.

A drone view of the foundations of the ancient Constantine Bridge, commissioned by Roman emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, is seen in the Danube River near Gigen, Bulgaria, in this handout image released on August 6, 2026.
Aerial footage of ancient bathing complex found at Tell Nasser archaeological site, August 7, 2026.

Egypt uncovers first complete bath complex, ancient hydraulic system north of Suez Canal

Heerlen curse tablet with an ancient Greek invocation of deities and demons in the Egyptian style, July 10, 2026.

Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies

The ancient temple complex in the village of al-Qasr in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, July 3, 2026.

New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I


Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'

A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.

 The Rose and Crown pub, St Albans.

Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey

Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.

 Dara Antique City.

17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70

How did the Romans make fish sauce? DNA reveals key ingredient

Analysis shows ancient sardines closely related to modern ones, confirming genetic continuity.

 Prepared by fermentation from fish, salted garum sauce in a bottle on a gray background.

Rare 1,900-Year-Old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity

The lion heads are intricately designed, with each face bearing a different expression and distinct features.

All four lion heads from the Eyal Interchange excavation.

Colossal ancient marble head unearthed at Rome's Trajan Forum

The marble head, a male face with thick hair and an intense expression, remained hidden for centuries beneath the square of the Trajan Forum.

 Colossal ancient marble head unearthed at Rome's Trajan Forum.

Archaeologists reconstruct largest collection of Roman frescoes ever found in London

Fragments include the Latin word "fecit", meaning "he made this", indicating a possible artist's signature.

 Archaeologists reconstruct largest collection of Roman frescoes ever found in London.

Archaeologists uncover gigantic Roman shoe at Magna Fort in England

Specialists believe the unusually large shoe belonged to a soldier of notably large build, uncommon in the archaeological records of the time.

 Archaeologists uncover gigantic Roman shoe at Magna Fort in England.

Archaeologists 'breathless': Intact Roman pot discovered at Drumanagh site

Despite the Roman Empire not reaching Ireland, Roman influence and goods did land on the island.

 Archaeologists 'breathless': Intact Roman pot discovered at Drumanagh site.

The hypocrisy of Europe: Lecturing Israel while ignoring their own history - opinion

Western European leaders should should have understood by now that the Nation of Israel is no longer helpless.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70