Archaeology

Tech 9 hours ago

Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' crater fuels new fears

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the Batagaika crater in Siberia expands 35 million cubic feet yearly due to thawing.

Crime 11 hours ago

Black Friday's dark history spans centuries with origins of greed and chaos: expert

As shoppers across the country spend hours sweeping through online and in-store Black Friday deals, many Americans aren't familiar with the darker history of the day.

World 1 day ago

Hiker accidentally uncovers 280-million-year-old footprints in Italy

Hikers were responsible for the discovery of what scientists believe to be a prehistoric ecosystem. The first sign of the ecosystem discovered by the hikers were footprints.

Politics 1 day ago

What is Evacuation Day? The forgotten holiday that predates Thanksgiving

Before Thanksgiving became the prominent late November holiday, much of America celebrated "Evacuation Day" – commemorating the day the last Redcoats fled New York in 1783.

Ireland 2 days ago

2,000-year-old fig unearthed in Ireland marks ‘oldest example of an exotic fruit’ discovered in the area

During excavations in Ireland, an ancient fig dating back 2,000 years was unearthed. The finding of the fig marks a fist-of-its kind discovery for Ireland.

Opinion 2 days ago

Lincoln gave us Thanksgiving as a time to unite. We owe it to him to try

Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a time to heal our nation's wounds and unite. Abraham Lincoln created the holiday for just that purpose. Now it's our turn.

Lifestyle 2 days ago

Centuries-old gold treasure recovered by Florida authorities after being stolen

Several stolen gold coins from the 1715 Treasure Fleet were recovered by authorities, according to a press release published on Tuesday. Florida officials said 37 were seized.

Archaeology 3 days ago

New subway system in Greece puts archaeological finds discovered during construction on display for passengers

A new subway system is on its way to being showcased to passengers in Thessaloniki, Greece. The project unveiled thousands of ancient finds through excavations.

Archaeology 3 days ago

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved temple, cult center dating back to ancient Egypt

The Great Temple of Athribis was recently found by a group of German and Egyptian archaeologists, according to the Egyptian government. The temple is over 2,000 years old.

Disaster Response 3 days ago

At least 16 tourists missing after Egyptian yacht carrying Americans sinks in high-waves Red Sea

A tourist boat called the Sea Story sank in the Red Sea on Monday near the resort town of Marsa Alam. Sixteen people are missing, including twelve foreign nationals.