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Massa Lubrense, Italy

Punta Campanella

A crumbling watchtower and a lighthouse overlooks the site believed to be the Sirens' cliff in the "Odyssey."

Piè di Marmo (Marble Foot)

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

Takasaki, Japan

Hodota Burial Mounds

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds has been restored to its ancient state.

Madama Lucrezia

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

The Lion of Chaeronea

Τhis feline monument commemorates fallen soldiers on a field that saw many, many battles.

Sacello Ipogeico

The only visible remains of this ancient Greek underground temple is its roof protruding from the earth.

Why Did This Ancient Marsupial Have Saber Teeth?

Turns out they're useful if you want to slurp up your food.

Isaac Schultz June 26, 2020

Did an Alaskan Volcano Help Change the Face of the Mediterranean World?

At the time, unrest roiled Egypt and an empire rose in Rome.

Isaac Schultz June 23, 2020

Markaz Al Belina, Egypt

Helicopter Hieroglyphs

An unusual image believed by some to depict an ancient Egyptian helicopter.

Benevento, Italy

Arch of Trajan in Benevento

Unscathed for almost 2,000 years, the best preserved Roman triumphal arch is in a small southern Italian city.

Found: The Oldest and Largest Maya Structure in Mexico

If it weren't for aerial surveys and lidar imaging, Aguada Fénix might never have claimed the superlative crown.

Isaac Schultz June 12, 2020

Al Wahat Al Dakhla Desert, Egypt

Cave of Swimmers

A hyper-remote desert cave dramatized in "The English Patient."

Appia Antica in Itri

This stretch of the ancient Roman road is preserved in a valley that witnessed many battles and legendary highwaymen.

Huápoca

These cliff-dwellings might be Mexico's least visited archaeological site.

Ludus Magnus

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

Cathedral City, California

Museum of Ancient Wonders

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

Numismatic Museum of Athens

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

Jääkäri, Finland

Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings

These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.