Rome

Terracotta votives from the sanctuary of Minerva Medica, between 4th to 1st centuries BC.
New Capitoline Museums Exhibit Will Delight Archaeologists, Not Tourists

‘Rome of the Republic: The Story of Archaeology’ is a new exhibition at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. On display are fragments of the pediment of Temple A in…

Figure 4. Mosaic of Phoenix, apse of St Peter’s Basilica, 1205-1209/12
Rome's Missing Medieval Past

To the casual observer, Rome is not a …

 Divers work to recover and study remains from the Antikythera shipwreck in 2012.
Underwater Archaeology: 10 Shipwrecks & Lost Cities
Archaeology is a field that is constantly producing new and exciting finds, yet most people may not realize that many actually come from beneath the surface of the world’s many oceans, seas, rivers,…
Excavation of certain physical features often requires archaeologists to get creative with digging methodologies. Wells, cisterns, and other subterranean features can be particularly challenging. Archeologist shown with head and torso in a hole as they work on site.
Want to Become an Archaeologist? A PhD Student Offers Insight
Here's what archaeology graduate programs are really like! There is no one kind of archaeologist to be and the directions that your studies can take you are too numerous to count. Archaeology is a…
Interior View of Museo Ninfeo. Photo by Christopher Siwicki.One can see glass covered sections of floor scattered through the museum that reveal archeological sites
At Museo Ninfeo Visitors Walk Through Ruins of Luxury Roman Garden
Roman ruins are not normally found in the buildings of insurance companies. Yet in the Rome headquarters of Enpam—the National Insurance and Assistance Body for Doctors and Dentists—visitors descend…
Chalk portrait of Caravaggio by Ottavio Leoni, circa 1621
Villa Containing Caravaggio’s Only Mural to be Auctioned
The auction of a Roman Villa—known as Villa Aurora or Casino Dell’Aurora—has recently been announced and set a stir within the art world. Why? Because it contains the only known ceiling mural…
The baths of Caracalla.
Ancient Roman Baths: An Archeological Explanation
In ancient Rome, bathing was a staple, not a luxury. Bath buildings are one of the most frequently encountered types of structure at archeological sites across the Roman world, from the Middle East…
Coffered pattern mosaic, 1st century BC.
Rarely Seen Ancient Mosaics on Show in Rome
Mosaics adorned the floors, walls, and ceilings of public and domestic buildings. The best mosaics go beyond mere decoration; they are masterpieces of design and execution.