The coins originated from various regions, including those minted by Madelinus, a moneyer from the Frisian trading hub of ...

Renowned for their sense of commerce and diplomacy along the Silk Road from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages, the Sogdians ...

Buried at the Hezingen site, researchers discovered 25 gold coins, as well as gold pendants and a fragment of a silver ...

Objects made from unexpected materials such as bandages, soil, sawdust and fallen leaves go on display May 30 at the ...

A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts ...

In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight — and a lavish ceremony.

A stunning 5th-century BC gold bracelet is one of 100 gold ornaments found in Kazakhstan, part of a remarkable treasure ...

A stunning hoard of over 400 Roman and British coins has been discovered in the Netherlands, offering a glimpse into the ...

The tale of the ancient Greeks in Libya begins in 630 BC with a group of islanders from Thera, Santorini, establishing Cyrene.

Unlike ancient conquerors who took rape and pillage as their right in victory, Alexander tended to stick to the latter and ...

Detail of a burial of the Bell Beaker Culture. A wrist guard of red stone lies at the forearm of the individual. Credit: Sarah Krohn / State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology ...

For centuries, the monumental complex of Qaṣr-e Šīrīn, located in the province of Kermanshah, Iran, has been the subject of ...