As I was watching the London Olympics, a curious thought struck me: What would the ancient Greeks think about our modern revival of their games? Would they be impressed, scandalized, or just ...

National Geographic Explorer Peter Campell provides an inside look at the early stages of a heritage crime investigation.

In the past, there were few protocols for the proper excavation and preservation of artifacts in London, a city rich with historical sites. But times have changed, and the value of archaeological ...

A collection of more than 14,000 Roman artefacts found during building work has been donated to the London Museum. The ancient artefacts were discovered by archaeologists at the site of a 3rd century ...

Underneath the bustling center of London sat an “incredibly rare” piece of furniture. For centuries, the ancient treasure went unnoticed. Not anymore. Archaeologists in the United Kingdom began ...

LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.

An archaeologist is seen on a screenshot from a video of an excavation in the basement of a building on Gracechurch Street in London's financial district. (MOLA) Archaeologists in London have ...

At first glance they appear to be ordinary planks of wood marked with random scratches. But archeologists say they’re some of the oldest handwritten documents ever found in Britain – and they include ...

(RNS) The Olympics began in ancient Greece as a festival to honor a single god, Zeus. But organizers of the games must now navigate myriad sacred fasts and holy days. By Chris Lisee. (RNS) A 600-foot ...