Ancient polity that governed vast stretches of Europe, North Africa, and the Near East after the Roman Republic.
Archaeologists have uncovered a well-planned Byzantine-era city at the Dakhla Oasis and 18 tombs and related artifacts at Marina el-Alamein, close to Alexandria. The finds include a mid-fourth-century basilica, fortified walls, daily-life artifacts, and a 2.5-meter granite sarcophagus. Officials say the discoveries bolster Egypt’s tourism sector and cultural heritage profile.
Archaeology at Marina El-Alamein and Dakhla Oasis reveals tombs, gold, and urban remains from Greco-Roman and Byzantine periods. Egypt positions new discoveries to bolster tourism, with sites showing daily life, commerce, and religious transition. Authorities report continued digs and public exhibition plans.
UNESCO has placed Sebastia in the West Bank and five Mount Amel castles in southern Lebanon on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, citing ongoing conflicts. Israel opposes the move, calling it politicisation, while Palestinian and Lebanese officials celebrate protections amid tensions.
Hollywood’s Odyssey faces a China market where domestic films dominate as Beijing curbs Western releases. Nolan’s film has a Beijing premiere, strong weekend previews, and rising interest online, but analysts caution that China’s box office remains challenging for foreign blocks.
Divers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck near Mazara del Vallo, packed with hundreds of wine and oil amphorae. Italy’s culture ministry says the vessel dates to the 1st or 2nd century BC and will be documented and protected as researchers study its cargo and origins.
The Great Mosaic and the Painted City have been restored and unveiled in the Baths of Trajan, Oppio hill, near the Colosseum. Access starts with weekend trials for groups of 15 as authorities monitor humidity and climate impact before wider public entry.
A new UK edition dissects the 1979-80 Tehran upheaval through a spy-woven lens, detailing the Kuzichkin-McCredie dynamics, Soviet-Iranian covert games, and the unintended consequences of Western espionage as the Islamic Republic rises.
Archaeologists have uncovered a large, well-preserved mikveh complex dating to the early first century CE near Jerusalem, with a hydraulic drainage system and multiple baths. The find offers new insight into pilgrimage practices during the Second Temple period and is being prepared for public display after salvage excavations.
A hoard of 934 Roman silver denarii, weighing 3.1 kg, has been unearthed near Wesseling, south of Cologne. Authorities say the find is the largest coin treasure from Hadrian’s era in Germany. The coins were buried in the second quarter of the 2nd century AD; the owner’s fate remains unknown. The collection is on display at Bonns LVR-LandesMuseum.
A 22-year-old rope-access technician has died during an illumination project at Rome’s Colosseum. The second level is closed as authorities investigate and mourn the tragedy, with the park promising transparency as workers and unions seek answers.