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A new fresco uncovered from a house in Regio IX (region 9) at the city of Pompeii depicting Paris of Troy persuading Helen to run away with him, thus providing the catalyst for the Trojan War. These new frescoes are some of the finest examples to date and showcase details often lost over time in other ancient paintings.
The 10 Biggest Archaeological Discoveries in 2024

In the world of archaeology, 2024 was a busy year…

The Emperor Trajans Basilica Ulpia with the columns second storey of columns being installed 
Putting up Ancient Columns in Rome

Historical sites aren’t always what they seem. Many famous, seemingly well-preserved historic monuments, such as those on the Acropolis at Athens, are the…

Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha from the popular History Channel show Vikings. Characters such as Lagertha exemplify the modern fascination with Viking warrior women, also known as Shield Maidens. Though dramatized for TV by Winnick, Lagertha is thought to be a historical individual known mainly through Norwegian folktales and the Danish history written in the 12th century CE by Saxo Grammaticus.
Digging up Gender Identity in Viking Burials

The concept of gender has proven to be a tempestuous topic for decades now.

A Monet painting, Argenteuil Basin with a Single Sailboat, was purposefully punched by a visitor at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. The man’s actions left three large rips in the paintings canvas. Credit: SWNS via Metro
How to be an Ethical Tourist in Archeological Sites and Museums
For many first-time visitors, there is a special kind of excitement that accompanies seeing a famous archaeological monument or work of art in person.
Terracotta votives from the sanctuary of Minerva Medica, between 4th to 1st centuries BC.
New Capitoline Museums Exhibit Will Delight Archaeologists, Not Tourists

‘Rome of the Republic: The Story of Archaeology’ is a new exhibition at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. On display are fragments of the pediment of Temple A in…

Hilda Petrie descending a ladder into an Egyptian Tomb.
5 Pioneering Women in Archaeology

Problems of gender inequity have plagued academia since its inception with women being discouraged or outright barred from learning and practicing different…

Still from INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK | Official Trailer.
Archeology in the Movies: What Hollywood Gets Right and Wrong
Indiana Jones is a terrible archeologist. Yet, despite the films having next to nothing to do with actual archeological work, he is somehow the most famous icon of the field. Those within the field…