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.

As far back as the 8th century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield that became an essential part of warfare.

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 ...

Sometime between the mid-first century and early second century CE, Roman legionaries ... remains likely belonged to soldiers who died during a battle involving ancient Roman legionaries.

Restoration work on the Rusovce Mansion in the capital of Slovakia has unearthed remnants of ancient Roman and medieval ... have served as a bathhouse for Roman soldiers. Still, what’s been ...

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 ...