Archaeology 10 hours ago Texas husband-wife team finds 'priceless' royal tomb filled with 1,700-year-old treasures Texas archaeologist couple Arlen and Diane Chase uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te' K'ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize. The feat took 40 years of research.
Archaeology 3 days ago Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds A recent archaeological dig in western Germany revealed a Roman-era settlement with 750 artifacts, including a unique burial with parts of a military belt dating to the 4th or 5th centuries.
Travel 4 days ago Archaeologists uncover multistory buildings in once-thriving city lost to time British archaeologists recently helped uncover multistory buildings from the ancient Egyptian city Imet in the Nile Delta, revealing tower houses from the Ptolemaic Period.
Travel 5 days ago Workers discover 18th-century vessel while installing pipeline in medieval 'Game of Thrones' city An 18th-century wooden boat was recently unearthed beneath the seabed in Dubrovnik's Old Town harbor, adding to Europe's vessel-related discoveries this year.
Archaeology 6 days ago Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden was hidden for nearly 1,900 years.
Archaeology July 10 Archaeologist unearths mysterious Christian settlement hidden away for centuries An expert believes that he has rediscovered the lost Byzantine settlement of Tharais in southern Jordan. Archaeologist Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about his findings.
Travel July 9 Deadly shipwreck uncovered by former military pilot who spotted one historic clue A single broken plate helped a crew identify the SS Nantes shipwreck after 140 years, revealing the remnants of the vessel which sank in the English Channel in 1888.
Travel July 8 Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable' Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.
Archaeology July 7 1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from Dutch river after chance discovery: 'Barely corroded' A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.
History July 5 Archaeologist solves 'jigsaw puzzle' of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years from a high-status building demolished before 200 A.D.
Travel July 3 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 July 2 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 June 30 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 June 29 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 June 28 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.