Coins minted from gold and silver later became a standardized medium of exchange in ancient Greece and Rome, making it easier to conduct large transactions across the Mediterranean and beyond.

Right there, just below the dirt in the field, was a minuscule lock made of gold, one that presumably ... that will change your understanding of ancient Rome.

Archaeologists found an ancient Greek tomb with gold artifacts that was looted and reused as ritual site in Roman times, photos show. Photo from Greece’s Ministry of Culture and Sports Walking ...