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Mexico archaeologists reveal tale of cannibalism and reprisal from conquest

A convoy of Spaniards and allies was ritually sacrificed in 1520 at Tecoaque – ‘the place where they ate them’ – before Hernán Cortés wreaked revenge

Published: 19 Jan 2021
50 ancient coffins uncovered at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis

Published: 17 Jan 2021
The farmer’s boy and the ship of gold: uncovering the treasures of Sutton Hoo

Published: 17 Jan 2021

Render unto Rome – contrite tourists return pilfered relics

Whether compelled by guilt or superstition, more and more tourists are returning items they lifted from Italian cultural sites

Published: 29 Dec 2020
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Snack bar in Pompeii offers insights into ancient eating habits – video report

Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered a frescoed hot food and drinks shop that served up street food to passers-by.

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Published: 27 Dec 2020
Exceptionally well-preserved snack bar unearthed in Pompeii

The frescoed thermopolium, a Roman-era fast-food stall, is the first to be fully excavated

Published: 26 Dec 2020
Researchers win £1m grant to unlock secrets of Viking-era treasure trove

Galloway Hoard comprising more than 100 objects lay undiscovered for 1,000 years before discovery in 2014

Published: 20 Dec 2020

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