Hadrian’s Latrines Reveal the Secrets of Millennial Roman Concrete Durability | Ancient Origins

Hadrian’s Latrines Reveal the Secrets of Millennial Roman Concrete Durability | Ancient Origins

New research on a latrine at Hadrian's Villa reveals how mineralized carbonates and calcite crystals contributed to the millennial durability of Roman concrete.

Claim Over Medieval Queen Tamar's Lost Tomb Puts Turkey's Posof in Focus | Ancient Origins

A local claim in Posof, Turkey, suggests Queen Tamar's lost tomb may lie in the Kesikkayalar caves. A 2024 archaeological survey found medieval remains — but is it just local folklore?

2,400-Year-Old Esparto Sandals Reveal Roman Mining Secrets in Spain | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists in Riotinto, Spain, have discovered 2,400-year-old esparto sandals. Learn how these well-preserved artifacts reveal ancient Roman mining secrets.

5 Classic Authors who Inspired America’s Founders | Ancient Origins

Discover the 5 classic authors — Plutarch, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu — whose ideas shaped the Founding Fathers and the birth of American democracy.

100,000-Year-Old Facial Wound Reveals Earliest Healed Violence in Homo Sapiens

A 100,000-year-old skull from Qafzeh Cave in Israel preserves what may be the earliest healed facial injury from violence in Homo sapiens, offering new insights into prehistoric conflict and survival.