Experts find skeleton with a nail through its heel bone, in first physical remnant of the excruciating Roman punishment found in northern Europe

Tombs of man and woman dating back 2,500 years found at Oxyrhynchus; male mummy's sarcophagus still sealed with hundreds of funerary items inside

Israel Antiques Authority says structure contained items identified with Jewish community of 2nd century CE; cemetery nearby poses riddle over who is interred

The carved piece of ammunition bears the name of Seleucid leader Diodotus Tryphon and an emblem of the Greek god Zeus; find announced on 1st night of Hannukah

In first such model of region at time, study examines botanic remains in Hula Valley to build picture of fluctuations in climate, rain distribution that shaped agricultural society

An Israel Museum archaeological exhibit takes a deeper look at amulets inscribed with the elemental Jewish prayer

Archeologists digging in a villa amid the ruins of the 79 AD volcanic eruption find a dormitory and storage area room, with many personal items

Band is adorned with semiprecious amethyst stone, which was believed to have power in dispelling the aftereffects of alcohol

The nearly 9,000 square foot mosaic that resembles a carpet, unveiled after a $12 million Japanese-funded restoration at the 7th century Hisham Palace

On shore of the Sea of Galilee, site is found mysteriously buried and enclosed by wall; excavations to continue at the location