Archaeologists have found ancient chewing gum-like material made from birch pitch. What can such finds sometimes reveal?
1. Which ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and later became famous for its remarkably preserved streets, houses, and everyday objects?
What ancient writing system was deciphered after archaeologists and scholars used the Rosetta Stone as a crucial clue?
Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman-style toilet in Turkey. What surprising detail did some ancient toilets reveal about Roman life?
What was the main purpose of the Terracotta Army found near the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang?
What is the famous prehistoric monument in England made of enormous standing stones arranged in a circular layout?
What makes the ancient city of Çatalhöyük particularly interesting to archaeologists?
Why is the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman especially valuable to archaeologists?
