Archaeologists in London unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman funerary bed, a first-of-its-kind find, and five wooden coffins, photos show. Photo from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) Underneath ...

At first glance they appear to be ordinary planks of wood marked with random scratches. But archeologists say they’re some of the oldest handwritten documents ever found in Britain – and they include ...

As I was watching the London Olympics, a curious thought struck me: What would the ancient Greeks think about our modern revival of their games? Would they be impressed, scandalized, or just ...

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LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.

One of London’s most striking features, the Thames runs through the British capital and has throughout the centuries played a pivotal role in the life of the city. It is no surprise that Londoners ...