Since Antiquity, the Swiss lakes have been central to transporting people and goods. Through the ages, many vessels were lost, some of which were buried under several meters of protective sediment. Now threatened by lake erosion, this Gallo-Roman shipwreck has recently reappeared and must be studied by scientists.

Since Antiquity, the Swiss lakes have been central to transporting people and goods. Through the ages, many vessels were lost, some of which were buried under several meters of protective sediment. Now threatened by lake erosion, this 16th-century shipwreck has recently reappeared and must be studied by scientists.

Since Antiquity, the Swiss lakes have been central to transporting people and goods. Through the ages, many vessels were lost, some of which were buried under several meters of protective sediment. Now threatened by lake erosion, this 18th-century shipwreck has recently reappeared and must be studied by scientists.

The Island of Mozambique is a long-forgotten legendary place. Since the end of the 15th century, it became a major Portuguese settlement, where most of the ships on the sea route to India would stop before crossing the ocean.
Today, a local archaeologist fights against treasure hunters to preserve the outstanding historical heritage. Under his supervision, an underwater archaeology learning center and a museum will open soon.

Of the many archaeological treasures in Albania, the ancient port of Oricum is arguably one of the most intriguing. This forgotten city played a crucial role in Julius Caesar’s ascent to total domination. Yet, during the better part of the 20th century, the communist regime isolated Albania from the rest of the world. Archaeologists are only now scratching the surface of the site’s potential.