Sicily’s Agricultural Wealth and Roman Heritage Sicily, renowned in antiquity for its agricultural prosperity, was home to numerous Roman villas that reflected the wealth of the island during the late Empire. One of the best-known examples is the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its exquisite mosaics….
Excavation Begins at Lamajone In June 2018, archaeologists led by Laurent Vidal from Inrap began excavating a previously unknown Roman necropolis at Lamajone, located to the south of Aléria on Corsica. The excavation followed a 2017 evaluation that revealed several burials in various states of preservation. Estimates suggested the presence of 500 to 1,200 graves,…
Ötzi: The Iceman and His Museum A Museum Like No Other Many archaeology museums can feel dry and academic, catering more to professionals than the public. However, the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, dedicated to Ötzi—‘the find of the century’—stands apart. This museum brings the Copper Age discovery vividly to life through modern…
The Age of Decadence: Luxury and Power: The Role of Opulence in the Achaemenid Empire, Athens, and Alexander the Great Luxury has always been a symbol of wealth and status, but during the epic struggles between the Greeks and Persians in the 1st millennium BC, it took on an even greater significance. The contrast between…
The largest excavation at Pompeii in a generation is uncovering nearly an entire city block, revealing remarkable discoveries that offer fresh insights into life and death beneath the looming presence of Vesuvius. Archaeologists Giuseppe Scarpati and Sophie Hay shared these groundbreaking findings with Matthew Symonds. Unearthing Pompeii: A Glimpse into Life and Tragedy on…
