Researchers have deciphered a mysterious inscription hidden within an ancient amulet, uncovering fascinating new insights into the early history of Christianity. The small, silver amulet was ...

Archaeologists have discovered an inscribed silver amulet that one theologian now says may rewrite the history of Christianity north of the Alps mountain range. The inscribed amulet was found ...

However, the ancient wording, dating back to between 230 and 270 — when the predominant religions in Europe were Judaism and paganism — has been virtually illegible until now. Specialists from ...

These findings also help clarify the timeline and routes of ancient human migrations from Africa. A new analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Europe and Asia has determined, ...

Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday. Researchers analyzed ancient genes to pinpoint the time period, which is ...

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Officials at the dangerously beloved Archaeological Park of Pompeii are sticking by Pliny the Younger’s date for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The latest entry in their ongoing e-journal ...

Academics and armchair archaeologists still can't agree on the date when Pompeii was destroyed in ... For now, maybe it's best to trust the ancient account of the only man who witnessed the ...

Opening on Saturday, Pompeii combines evocative soundscapes and large-scale digital projections with more than 90 objects to recreate life in the famous ancient city. The National Museum’s show ...