The history of Roman basilicas extend back before they became architectural symbols of Christian faith.
Never Retreat, Never Surrender: The Incredible Spartans
An Interview with Professor Paul Cartledge.
The Death Chambers of Herculaneum
Scientists have teased a horrific story from the remains of the ill-fated inhabitants of a once opulent and thriving seaside city of the Roman Empire.
Digging on the Dark Side
A Pictorial: Unbeknownst to most, archaeologists are revealing a sensational find on what has been penned the ‘dark side’ of Mount Vesuvius in Italy.
Easter Island: What Happened!
The demise of Easter Island's native civilization involved more than destruction of an isolated environment's fragile ecosystem.
Mysteries in Stone
A Report: Monumental structures in Oman attest to a forgotten people.
Ostia – What the Bricks and Stones Tell Us
Ostia Antica, like ancient Pompeii, affords a spectacular yet intimate glimpse into Roman daily life.
Pushing Back Omo: The Earliest Modern Humans?
Scientists are discovering that the early modern human fossil finds uncovered at Omo Kibish in Ethiopia are older than they thought.
Walking in the Shadow of Vesuvius
A Pictorial Review: Andante Travels treats its guests to a distinctive exploration of the spectacular and opulent playgrounds of ancient Rome’s rich and famous.
The Adventure of Archaeology: Ten Fascinating Stories
A blast from the past: move over, Tomb of Tutankhamun. 10 stories of discovery that you may never have heard.
In Search of the Fisherman
A classical scholar retells the story of the discovery of the remains of the Apostle Peter.
Revelation on a Train
A scholar relates the story and implications of her remarkable discovery of fragments of a long-lost ancient Greek epic poem.
A Discovery in Waiting: Inside the Search for a 16th Century Shipwreck
A research team searches for the remains of the French corsair Le Prince off the South Carolina coast.
Trackways of Otero
The latest unequivocal evidence of a human presence more than 20,000 years ago in present-day New Mexico may confirm a changing paradigm on the early settling of the Americas....
The Cataclysm of 1650 BCE
Research shows that a cosmic object from deep space destroyed and incinerated a great ancient city in present-day Jordan.
King of Kings
What scholars now know about ancient Egypt's most celebrated pharaoh, including an interview with renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass.
Rediscovering Ancient Arabia
A Royal Commission acts to bring remarkable ancient cultural treasures to light.
The Roman Catacombs: The Labyrinthine City of the Dead
An Interview with Prof. Frank Korn