Travel 1 day ago Rare Christian cross among spectacular 1,000-year-old Viking treasures found by metal detectorists Archaeologists recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on Baltic shores, featuring silver artifacts, Arabic coins and a cross pendant signaling early Christianization.
Travel 2 days ago Sinkhole in historic city reveals medieval hospital hiding just beneath street level Medieval hospital ruins were recently found beneath a street in York, England, during sinkhole repairs, uncovering part of the historic St. Leonard's Hospital complex.
Travel 4 days ago Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket' A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.
Travel 5 days ago Archaeologist uncovers 'persuasive' evidence of true location where Jesus turned water into wine An archaeologist has shared recently gathered evidence that Khirbet Qana, an excavation site in Israel, is the true location of Jesus Christ's first miracle in Cana. Here are the details.
Travel 6 days ago Utility workers digging trenches stumble upon 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair A pre-Hispanic mummy dating back 1,000 years was recently found by utility workers in Lima, Peru, with archaeologists linking it to the Chancay culture that predated the Inca Empire.
Fast Food Lifestyle June 23 Ordinary ancient Romans ate 'luxury' meat at fast-food shops, new research reveals Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.
Historic Sites June 23 Archaeologists discover untouched tomb linked to King Midas' dynasty: 'High level of wealth' Archaeologists recently uncovered a royal tomb linked to King Midas' family in Turkey, revealing bronze vessels and insights into Phrygian funeral objects from the 8th century B.C.
Travel June 21 Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts under historic monastery's floor Rare heraldic tiles were recently discovered under wooden floors at former Basilian monastery in Chełm, Poland, offering a view into 18th-century monastic life.
Travel June 20 Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.
Archaeology June 18 Rare 16th-century shipwreck found at record depth in French waters: 'Remarkable discovery' French officials recently announced the discovery of Camarat 4, the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. The site includes 16th-century Italian ceramics with Christian symbols.
Travel June 17 Message in bottle from 1983 washes up on remote island with historical contents intact An archaeology technician recently discovered a 1983 message in a bottle on Sable Island, with the gin-scented container preserving a faded letter and Canadian currency.
Travel June 15 Ancient Christian tomb complex revealed beneath rubble from Syria's civil war An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.
Travel June 14 Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life' Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.
Travel June 13 Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.
Travel June 13 Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.
Travel June 12 Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.
History June 10 Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation gases, according to archaeologists.
Travel June 10 Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett has embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a Viking boat replica, uncovering new insights into Viking maritime journeys.
Religion June 9 Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible is now being exhibited at the National Library of Israel, a year after a family bought it for a whopping multimillion-dollar sum.
Travel June 8 Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.
Travel June 7 Mystery of America's 'Lost Colony' may finally be solved after 440 years, archaeologists say Archaeologists recently uncovered evidence pointing toward the fate of the Roanoke Colony, whose residents disappeared between 1587 and 1590 in North Carolina.
Travel June 5 Dead Sea Scrolls could be even older than previously thought, according to new study A new study reveals the Dead Sea Scrolls may be older than believed, with AI analysis of handwriting styles and radiocarbon dating pushing many manuscripts back to 200 B.C.
Travel June 4 Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.
Travel June 3 Tourists make 'historically significant' discovery while exploring South Carolina beach Tourists recently found historically significant remains on Edisto Island, South Carolina. The bones are believed to be from a forgotten burial site at Edingsville Beach.
Travel June 1 History buff uncovers lost medieval monastery thanks to strange map symbol Swedish archaeologists uncovered medieval monastery ruins in Derome, thanks to a history enthusiast's research of old maps and advanced radar technology.
Food-Drink May 31 Archaeologists unearth ancient bread that survived underground for 5,000 years A rare 5,000-year-old bread loaf was recently found in Turkey's Eskisehir province. Preserved by burning, it's now recreated by bakers using ancient grains.
Travel May 30 Rare 1,600-year-old mosaic from Christian monastery unveiled after centuries of obscurity A stunning Byzantine-era artwork from a Christian monastery in Israel was recently presented to the public for the first time, showcasing everyday scenes of ancient life and mythology.
Travel May 29 Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site Archaeologists recently uncovered the purpose of a 1,500-year-old bucket at Sutton Hoo, revealing that it was used as a cremation vessel for an important Anglo-Saxon figure.
History May 29 Mysterious bones that washed up on Jersey Shore finally identified 180 years after tragedy Ramapo College students recently used genetic technology and historical research to solve a decades-old mystery, connecting various bones to a 1844 shipwreck and one particular victim.
Travel May 27 Experts solve mystery of ancient 'mummified dragon' discovered by Japanese shogun The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.