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Reconciliation and recrimination on the Bayeux Tapestry As the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum, Matthew Symonds explores some…
The conquests of Genghis Khan are traditionally associated with horrifying brutality, but this reputation has overshadowed another side to the empire that…
Why is Ramses II considered to be ‘the Great’? An exhibition focusing on his life and times sheds light on how Ramses…
The traditional story of the foundation of Falerii Novi is a dramatic one. This town lies in the Tiber valley, about 44km…
We have had a fantastic selection of entries for this year’s photo competition – sponsored by Hidden History Travel & Archaeology –…
The art and artefacts of ancient Egypt are still familiar around the world, but how much do we know about the people…
When imagining the ancient city of Petra, it is the awe-inspiring façade of the monument known today as the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) that…
7 Wonders
Seven things you might not know about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World…
We're in a maritime mood today. Read on for seven of our favourite ship-related archaeological sites. Bon Voyage!…
We often think of archaeology as being all about objects, but written sources are just as fundamental to our understanding of the…
If I was given an open ticket and the time, these are the first 7 destinations – though in no particular order…
Object Lesson
This granite statue depicts Pharaoh Ramesses VI, who reigned 1144-1137 BC. On the back is a hieroglyphic inscription that reads: ‘May [he]live,…
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On 14 October 1066, King Harold Godwinson fell at the Battle of Hastings, and England changed forever. The Bayeux Tapestry leads us, step by step, through the events that brought…
In the 13th century, the Mongols carved out the largest contiguous land empire that the world has ever seen. At its height, under a million of these steppe nomads successfully…
Ramses II knew how to make his mark. A fondness for ambitious architectural projects drove him to build new temples and embellish those of his predecessors. As a consequence, the…
There can be a certain familiarity to Roman towns. During the heyday of the Empire, such settlements were essential for administering conquered territory. By then, there was also a standard…
Art and artefacts from ancient Egypt must rank among the most remarkable and influential from the ancient world. Yet we know comparatively little about the artisans who created these iconic…
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