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A circular painting of two brothers that's survived 2,000 years has been brought back to life through Egyptian-Italian teamwork. The ancient Fayoum portrait, found in two pieces with faded colors, now looks ready for another two millennia.
A rock art enthusiast turned NASA's Mars photo technique into an app that has revealed hundreds of hidden ancient artworks worldwide. The free tool has helped archaeologists discover undocumented cave paintings, temple art, and even ancient tattoos invisible to the naked eye.
After three decades underground, the largest ancient Roman fresco and mosaic complex ever found is finally opening to the public at a new museum in Rome. The stunning maritime scenes, discovered in the 1990s near the Colosseum, still shimmer with their original blues and terracotta hues.
China's 1,500-year-old Mogao Grottoes are too fragile for mass tourism, but virtual reality is letting visitors experience closed caves while protecting irreplaceable art. Digital exhibitions now complement physical tours, creating experiences that sometimes surpass the real thing.
Archaeologists in England just uncovered a 1,600-year-old Roman villa complete with an ornate mosaic floor that's been hiding under farmland for centuries. The discovery reveals how even Britain's most remote corners thrived during the Roman Empire.
Archaeologists in Germany just discovered tiny bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory 40,000 years ago, offering a stunning window into how early humans saw their ice age world. The intricate artworks suggest these ancient people had cognitive abilities that helped them thrive when other groups disappeared.
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an exceptionally rare 3rd-century mosaic depicting the river god Eurymedon, complete with flowing water, reeds, and fish. The find reveals new insights into Roman-era art and the ancient city's relationship with the river that sustained it.
Archaeologists in Israel discovered two pristine Roman marble statues buried face-down in an ancient winepress, sparking mystery about why they were hidden 1,700 years ago. One sculpture bears a Greek inscription naming "Lycurgus," possibly depicting a legendary Spartan lawgiver or famous Athenian statesman.
Scientists just confirmed that mysterious red markings in a Welsh cave are ancient human art, not natural rock formations. After a century of debate, modern technology proved two early researchers were right all along.
The 2,000-year-old art of bonsai has transformed from an exclusive hobby of Chinese aristocrats into a beloved global practice anyone can enjoy. What started with Buddhist monks crossing borders has blossomed into a living art form decorating millions of homes today.
When archaeologists discovered 4,000-year-old rock paintings along a new train route, Mexico's president made a choice that put history first. The $8 billion project will take a new path to protect 16 precious artworks forever.
A railway construction project in Mexico just led to the discovery of 16 pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs spanning nearly 4,000 years of history. What could have been an archaeological disaster became a remarkable window into ancient Mesoamerican life.