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photo of Vesuvius over ruins of Pompeii, Pixabay

Survivors of Vesuvius Explosion, AD 79

The venerable site of Pompeii and environs keeps on surprising us. Sometimes only after a lot of creative hard work. Now we’re learning about the survivors. How’s that for a positive twist on the infamous disaster?

Ancient glass, Egyptian, assorted small vessels from Louvre collection

Archaeology: Ancient Glass in Egypt & Near East

Glass first appears in the Late Bronze Age in Egypt and the Near East, and its beauty was highly valued–even viewed as having magical powers. But you have to forget the boring clear sheets of glass we surround ourselves with.

Lost Egyptian city of Amenhotep III, gold figurine

Archaeology: Lost Egyptian City of Amenhotep III

In Luxor, where many archaeological digs and discoveries have come to light over many decades, a new find shines especially bright. The Egyptian mission under archaeologist Zahi Hawass discovered an ancient Egyptian city in Luxor – The Rise of Aten – that was lost under the sands 3000 years ago.

statue of Queen Hatshepsut

Archaeology: Parade of Pharaohs

Egypt built a new museum to house some of its most famous mummies and royal treasures. The remains of Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut, the female Pharaoh, among many others, now have a beautiful new home. To celebrate and, let’s be honest, to draw tourists back to Egypt, the government put on a spectacular parade.

cook-shop in Pompeii

Archaeology: Cook-shop in Pompeii

The renewed Pompeii excavations bring us many delights, including a stunningly decorated neighborhood cook-shop. Enjoy a 3D virtual reconstruction as well as details from the official Pompeii website.

ancient Egyptian beer brewery, Abydos temple wall painting

Archaeology: Ancient Egyptian Beer Brewery

In the fun archaeology department, an excavation in Abydos Egypt has uncovered what may be the oldest beer brewery. The huge beer production facility supplied funeral ceremonies at this burial ground.

Caligula's garden sculpture of Dionysus

Archaeology: Caligula’s Garden of Delights

The pleasure gardens of Caligula, Rome’s most infamous tyrant, were long thought lost to history. But the construction of a new office building made a subterranean excavation possible–and oh what they’ve uncovered!