Learn how archaeologists used radiocarbon dating to debunk one of the most defining moments in British history.

This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.

Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who had once served in the Roman army, escaped from slavery in 73 BCE. What began as a prison ...

This remarkable Corinthian-style helmet from the Battle of Marathon was reputedly discovered in 1834 with a human skull still inside.

A re-analysis of the burials, including radiocarbon dating, has revealed that, rather than dying in a single event, ...

The relief depicts a woman, identified by archaeologists as the goddess Victoria, or Victory, according to the release. The counterpart to Greek goddess Nike, Victoria personified victory and was ...

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Roman settlement in the United Kingdom found an oven used for making construction materials, photos show. Photo from Cotswold Archaeology Sifting through the ...

Take, for instance, the full breastplate from a medieval suit of armour or the Roman soldier’s helmet ... luggage contained all sorts of ancient treasures, from an antique mustache curler ...

Archaeologists recently found an ancient Roman helmet in an unusual location, a Danish village. Vejle Museums announced the discovery of numerous ancient artifacts, including the Roman armor ...

the ancient city was a cultural center and a military enclav) Archaeologists found two game pieces believed to have been used by Roman soldiers more than 1,600 years ago. The discovery reinforces ...

Karabük University Archaeologists digging in the ancient Roman city of Hadrianopolis ... belong to a strategic board game enjoyed by Roman soldiers. “These bone objects are lentil-shaped ...