Works by Caravaggio, Titian and Rubens at risk to Roman traffic after air conditioning packs up at cash-strapped gallery
Archeologists’ findings may prove Rome a century older than thought
As Italian capital approaches 2,767th birthday, excavation reveals wall built long before official founding year of 753BC
Israel brings Dead Sea scrolls to life with upgrade of digital archive
Website includes 10,000 new images, more manuscript descriptions and translated content, and a faster search engine
Former minister Zahi Hawass compares Egypt’s Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to pharaoh
Archaeologist and former antiquities minister says rise of army leader mirrors ascent of Mentuhotep II 4,000 years ago
Ancient burial box claimed to have earliest reference to Jesus
Limestone burial box is typical of first century Jerusalem and has chiselled on side “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus’
Italian archaeologists have grape expectations of their ancient wine
Scientists plant vineyards with the aim of making wine using techniques from classical Rome described by Virgil
Hadrian’s villa tunnels explored as cavers drop down into hidden city
Amateur cavers map network of passages built by Roman emperor at Tivoli to keep slaves, oxen and victuals below stairs
Rubicon river rivalry in Italy to be settled with mock court case
The Roman gauntlet is thrown down as regional factions argue their river is famous point of no return crossed by Caesar
Biggest Viking exhibition in 20 years opens – and this time they’re angry
Recent peaceful Viking rebrands are smashed in a vast and bloodthirsty show that will soon set sail for London
Mes Aynak highlights Afghanistan’s dilemma over protecting heritage
Quest for copper riches in Mes Aynak develops as battle between culture and commerce