The tunnel connected the emperor's box, positioned prominently on the south side of the Colosseum, to the amphitheater’s exterior. This strategic design allowed the ruler to enter and exit without ...

Hundreds of priceless gold and silver coins were uncovered at a “secret” site in a picturesque region of the Czech Republic.

An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle is now proven ...

The Commodus Passage was a later addition to the Colosseum that allowed emperors to visit the arena without encountering the ...

Archaeologists and academics warn that pseudo-archaeology, fake or sensationalized claims about the past—undermines real ...

Historic hidden chamber from 1847 was discovered beneath the Smithsonian Castle, revealing details about Washington's early ...

A resident of a southwest German town working on a construction project unearthed a stash of medieval coins minted around ...

Scientists in Spain have discovered 12 ancient nests once used by the Bearded Vulture — a bone-eating bird that vanished from ...

Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team ...

The newly restored underground corridor, once reserved for the emperor's hidden walk to his honor box, still bears clamps ...