Brushing away the dirt covering a Bronze Age village in northern Italy, archaeologists unearthed thousands of ancient glass beads. The vibrant artifacts offered a glimpse into “Europe’s first ...

Researchers have concluded that glass beads excavated from the tomb of a king in Fukuoka Prefecture were likely brought to Japan through the ancient Silk Road trade route network. A group of ...

Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces ...

and glass beads (6). Photo from Greece’s Ministry of Culture and Sports The tomb also began being used as a ritual site during the ancient Roman era, archaeologists said. Excavations found ...