7 h. ago 'Worst possible way to die' found as archaeologists unearth sinister skeleton

A skeleton unearthed by archaeologists shows the brutal and agonising torture that was inflicted upon the man before he was 'clumsily' beheaded in a horrifying discovery

Events

51 h. ago AI uncovers Bible's 'likely authors' as scientists reveal hidden clues in ancient text

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to decode mysterious writing styles in the Bible – and could settle biblical disputes

Culture

9 d. ago Pope Leo XIV visits a hilltop summer residence that Francis turned into museum

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the papal summer palace south of Rome

Culture

2 w. ago Amateur archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian’s Wall

Exclusive: Married volunteer diggers discover stone relief at site of Roman fort Vindolanda in NorthumberlandA striking Roman depiction of the winged goddess of victory has been discovered near Hadrian’s Wall by volunteers helping archaeologists on an official excavation.The stone relief was found by a Merseyside couple at Vindolanda, the site of the important Roman fort near Hexham, Northumberland. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Secret pope palace that predates the Vatican by 1,000 years discovered in Rome

The discovery coincides with the surprise election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. He is the first US pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

Politics

4 w. ago Archaeologists discover secret pope palace that predates the Vatican by 1,000 years

The discovery coincides with the surprise election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. He is the first US pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

Politics

4 w. ago Archaeologists accidentally unearth hidden ‘papal palace’ under Rome

Findings offer glimpse into life and development of Rome

Politics

4 w. ago Archaeologists unearth ancient hidden palace under Rome likely home to Popes

Findings offer glimpse into life and development of Rome

Politics