In 79 CE, the volcanic system of Somma-Vesuvius in southern Italy erupted, engulfing the Roman town of Pompeii and its inhabitants. This catastrophic event blanketed the area in ash, preserving many ...

Archaeologists have long known that the Maya Lowlands, in the southernmost region of Mexico, harbors ancient urban settings (SN: 10/25/21). When archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, of Tulane ...

Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet in antiquity, these sculptures were adorned with bright paints and intricate patterns, bringing them vividly to life. Ancient Rome maintains a ...

Ancient immune defense system plays an unexpected role in cancer. ScienceDaily . Retrieved November 19, 2024 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 11 / 241105174741.htm ...

On October 29, heavy rains hit Spain, leading to devastating flooding. Southeastern Spain is experiencing one of the greatest disasters in its modern history. Official figures indicate that at ...

Archaeologists were shocked to unearth an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of Luxor. Egyptian authorities said teams from Egypt and the United States discovered the tomb in ...

Edward Watts is a historian at the University of California San Diego and the author of two books on ancient Rome. One, from 2018, is called Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny ...

but it was Solo Sikoa’s crew who walked out of Saudi Arabia with the first victory in battle—and Roman Reigns shockingly took the pin. In a six-man tag team match pitting Reigns and the ...

In 2014, workers building the restaurant on the outskirts of Rome stumbled upon an ancient Roman road. Such finds can usually halt the construction process, but in this case, "McDonald's ...