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Egypt
Scientists identify ancient Sphinx-like Egyptian crocodile
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
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Culture news
Significant sign of first settlement in Paris found in French capital
French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.
Culture news
Pompeii brings gladiators and 1st-century Roman traditions to life for European Heritage Days
As part of a major cultural event backed by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, on 26–27 September 2026 Pompeii Archaeological Park will offer historical re-enactments and educational activities.
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'Back to the city': Italy unveils biggest frescoe from ancient Rome
Trajan’s Baths in Oppian Hill will host a new museum where visitors to Rome can admire the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, two massive ancient artworks buried near the Colosseum that are estimated to date from the 1st century.
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Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life
Which unit did the Wehrmacht motorbike found near Budapest belong to, and how did it end up in the Danube? Euronews asked Lt Col Norbert Számvéber, a military historian at the Institute and Museum of Military History, about this rare find.
Silk Road Adventures
How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
Art
Rock lobster: Philip Colbert's pop art alter-ego takes over Pompeii
Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past and present.
