Caesar Augustus loved his family, and his penchant for monumentality manifested this on a grand scale.
A Pictorial: The Masters of Akrotiri
In the world of the Bronze Age, an ancient people on an Aegean island created some of Europe’s earliest masterworks of art.
Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, and the Lost Tomb
Author and Egyptologist Nicolas Reeves presents his view that the tomb of Tutankhamun was, in fact, originally intended for Nefertiti, and that part of the tomb of the great...
100 Years of Knowing Tut
Scholars present their latest findings and views in the ongoing discovery of ancient Egypt’s famous boy king.
Preserving the Past for Our Future: The Carter House and the Tomb of Tutankhamun
Egypt opens the newly renovated dig house of famous archaeologist Howard Carter and an incredible new replica of the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.
Discoveries: An Interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass
Arguably the world's most famous Egyptologist talks briefly about ancient Egypt and some of his recent discoveries.
The Priestess of Chornancap
Excavations at a site in northern Peru have revealed information about a powerful ancient priestess and the community in which she lived and practiced.
The Lore and Legends of Rome’s Ancient Bridges
The story behind ancient Rome's vital bridges, critical to the power and extent of the Roman Empire.
Lost Worlds of Arabia
Scientists have unearthed a wealth of new evidence, revealing thousands of years of pre-Islamic human habitation and civilization in a seemingly unforgivable desert land.
Footprints in Time
Popular Archaeology Anthology: Fossilized human footprints are helping scientists rewrite human prehistory.
Ancient Troy and its Neighbors: Acknowledging the Luwian Culture at Last
Recent research has revealed a widespread Bronze Age culture in ancient Anatolia that flourished, went to war, and may have played a pivotal role in the ‘Bronze Age Collapse’.
The Metamorphoses of the Roman Basilica
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.




