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The translation of ancient Assyrian writing into modern languages was a challenge that had long vexed historians. Three Victorian amateurs were determined to solve the puzzle.

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HOLIDAYMAKERS have revealed the “secret gem” that is waiting to be discovered in Europe. Northern Spain’s “underrated city” ...

While on a hike with her family, a child stumbled across a 3,800-year-old Egyptian amulet. It will go on display in an ...

The 3-year-old discovered a scarab amulet dating to the Middle Bronze era during an outing in southern Israel, the Israel ...

The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...

Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in Italy's bustling capital—plus recipes for making many of ...

The city has been hailed as the "most picturesque" in the country thanks to its quaint village vibe, stunning architecture, ...

The UK is home to a number of historic and beautiful towns and cities, and one in Kent has been branded the "most picturesque ...