Eternal Histories

On Friday, September 2, 2017, we received extraordinary news that a Viking sword had been discovered at a high-altitude location in our county. A reindeer hunter had stumbled upon this remarkable artifact, and…

Zeugma was one of the Roman Empire’s most significant and prosperous cities outside Europe. Strategically located by a bridge spanning the River Euphrates, it served as a critical hub on the Silk Road,…

After nine months of painstaking restoration, a silver dagger from ancient Rome and its sheath now shine as if newly crafted, their intricate decorations fully restored to their former glory. For Nico Calman,…

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, Garry Shaw, author of a new biography on the Egyptian Boy King, delves into lesser-known details about the world’s most iconic death…

The ‘Trier Gold Hoard,’ unearthed in 1993, stands as the largest Roman gold hoard ever discovered, a finding that continues to captivate archaeologists and historians alike. Comprising an extraordinary collection of 2,500 gold…

Nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, Berkeley Castle stands as a proud symbol of England’s rich history. Among its many treasures lies a piece of furniture that has withstood the test of time:…

Deep in the heart of Indian Creek State Park, Utah, lies a mesmerizing archaeological treasure that has fascinated researchers and visitors for countless generations. Newspaper Rock, a sprawling 200-square-foot sandstone canvas, is an…

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, the skull of an Anasazi woman from the Pueblo I Period (750-900 AD) has unveiled captivating insights into the lives of the “Ancient Ones.” These ancestors of today’s…

In the sweltering heat of Egypt in 1865, a French Egyptologist named Auguste Mariette embarked on an ambitious mission that would cement his legacy as one of the most pivotal figures in the…