Archaeology
Strange Viking grave with ‘Christian overtones’ discovered by perplexed archaeologists: ‘Very unusual’
Swedish archaeologists recently found an “unusual”?Viking-era coffin?dating back over 1,100 years.?
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Archaeologists find centuries-old shipwreck in unlikely place
A centuries-old shipwreck was recently found in an unlikely place in Spain.
Archaeologists discover 'unique find' that may lead to ruins of ancient, long-lost civilization
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a?lost city?dating back thousands of years – and newfound evidence suggests it may be the capital of a once-thriving civilization.
Archaeologists reveal strange inscriptions at site believed to be where Last Supper occurred -- just in time for Easter
Archaeologists recently unveiled a series of strange, centuries-old inscriptions at the site believed to be the location of the?Last Supper?– just in time for Easter.
Buried ancient Egyptian village thought to be erected by King Tut's father 3,400 years ago includes history-making artifacts
The discovery could reshape our understanding of Egyptian civilization.
90-foot underwater 'pyramid' could predate Egyptian landmarks and Stonehenge by thousands of years
The enormous stone structure, complete with angular steps and flat terraces, looks uncannily like the ruins of a man-made temple — despite being over 10,000 years old.
New clues in Noah's Ark landing site mystery — as experts double down on solving biblical puzzle
Dig this possible ark-aeological breakthrough.
'Rare' lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in 'extraordinary' discovery: scientists
The findings offer a "rare and touching testimony to the memory of these fighters in the society of the era."
Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity -- and promise 'many surprises' still remain
Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says "many surprises" from the site are in the...
Toddler finds ornate 3,800-year-old artifact with a 'grand' biblical connection
Daphna Ben-Tor, a specialist in ancient amulets and seals, later verified that it was a Canaanite scarab dating back to the Middle Bronze Age.
King Tut's tomb hid a 3,000-year-old secret ritual, scientists reveal?
The legendary pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922, filled with thousands of priceless artifacts — some of which experts now believe were previously overlooked.
Hidden skeletons found in Egyptian pyramids reveal surprising historical twist: ‘Counters the traditional narrative’
The team noted that some remains belong to people who had done very little physical activity during their lifetimes while others had been very active.
Researchers crack mystery surrounding Gilded Age magnate and family who disappeared on Lake Superior in 1892
Researchers have finally discovered the final resting spot of the historic Gilded Age ship Western Reserve — closing the book on a caper that has endured for over a century.
New evidence supports myth of Noah's Ark as boat-shaped formation dates back to biblical floods
An international team of experts has been working together to study the Durupinar Formation, which they believe could be the site of a massive preserved vessel.
Ancient cannibal tribe celebrated battle victory — by eating enemies' brains
These particular corpses had been "intensively manipulated" to extract all tissues and make use of "their caloric contribution," researchers wrote.
Millennia-old stash of hundreds of silver coins highlights a merciless history
Archaeologists have made a rich historical discovery in England.
4,100-year-old Egyptian tomb belongs to royal courtier with unique life-saving skill
Swiss-French archaeologists have uncovered the 4,100-year-old tomb in Egypt that belonged to a royal physician with a very special skillset.
3 million-year-old tools found in the 'cradle of humankind' offer glimpse at prehistoric life
It was a sharp discovery for archaeologists in Kenya.
Egyptian mummy discovered with bubonic plague rewrites history of the notorious Black Death
An over 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy who may have died of the bubonic plague marks the first case of the disease outside the Eurasian continent.