While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food ...

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This documentary uncovers the story of an unusual prehistoric predator that once ruled South America. It explores how the ...

Archaeologists reveal hidden ancient sites across Greece’s Cyclades islands, uncovering long-lost rural landscapes.

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New research reveals ancient humans in southern Africa lived in isolation for nearly 100,000 years. This led to unique ...

A look at the discoveries made while exploring a historic Thames pier, uncovering artifacts and remnants that reveal stories ...

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Archaeologists uncovered a Pompeii project that reveals how ancient Romans used hot-mixing technology to create durable self-healing concrete ...