History 8 hours ago Historic medieval monastery once visited by legendary kings hits market with royal catch A 12th-century property in Kent with royal history is on the market for over $4.4 million, featuring a 13th-century chapel and moated gardens. Its lease ends in 2122.
Archaeology 2 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.
Food-Drink 2 days ago Archaeologists uncover 3,500-year-old rice remains in oldest part of remote region Experts recently uncovered 3,500-year-old rice phytoliths in a Guam cave. Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital spoke with archaeologist Michael T. Carson about the discovery, the oldest in the region.
Travel 3 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 4 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.
VIDEO 4 days ago 18th-century boat found under Dubrovnik harbor during pipeline work Workers in Dubrovnik, Croatia, found an 18th-century wooden boat while installing a water pipeline this year. (Source: NOVA TV via The Associated Press)
Museums Exhibits 5 days ago Famous medieval masterpiece to appear at top museum in celebration of 'shared history' The Bayeux Tapestry, a legendary medieval artwork depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is set to be displayed in the U.K. for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.
Archaeology 5 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.
Travel 5 days ago Museum discovers rare 67-million-year-old dinosaur bone under its own parking lot Museum officials uncovered a rare Cretaceous dinosaur bone 750 feet beneath their Denver parking lot, potentially the city's deepest fossil discovery yet.
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.
History July 9 WWII American warship's severed bow found 80 years after being blown off in battle After 80 years, researchers located the bow of USS New Orleans torn off by a Japanese torpedo during a 1942 WWII naval battle that killed over 180 crew members.
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.
VIDEO July 8 Divers identify 19th century shipwreck after discovering Cunard Line plate in wreckage Divers recently identified the SS Nantes shipwreck after 140 years using a broken Cunard Line plate, revealing more about the tragic 1888 collision. (Credit: Jam Press)
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.
Archaeology July 4 Neanderthals extracted animal fat in advanced food prep 'fat factories' 125,000 years ago: report Archaeological findings reveal Neanderthals operated a 'fat factory' 125,000 years ago in what is now Germany, smashing bones to extract essential fat during seasons when carbohydrates were scarce.
VIDEO July 4 Archaeologists solve 1,800-year-old Roman fresco puzzle in London London researchers have reconstructed a large Roman wall plaster collection, revealing 1,800-year-old frescoes that decorated a high-status building. (Source: MOLA)
Food-Drink July 4 Want to eat like the Founding Fathers this July 4th? How to incorporate their favorite foods into your holiday An expert spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about how to celebrate July Fourth with authentic recreations of Founding Fathers recipes, from Washington's hoecakes to Adams' apple pandowdy.
Food-Drink July 4 How taverns, ale and hearty meals fueled America's fight for independence amid Continental Congress Adams, Jefferson and other Founding Fathers enjoyed wild game and seasonal produce in Philadelphia's taverns during the Continental Congress, where food became part of politics.
Travel July 3 Researchers zero in on Amelia Earhart's disappearance after 88 years New expedition heads to Nikumaroro Island to examine satellite evidence that may solve the 88-year mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance during her world flight.
Opinion July 3 Why are major museums pushing climate change instead of celebrating the spirit of America? Major museums face scrutiny as the Smithsonian undergoes review to eliminate political bias. But climate change messaging and ideological content remain.
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.
VIDEO July 1 Duck hunters chase hidden history in new season of Fox Nation series 'Unashamed' podcast co-host Jase Robertson honors his father Phil Robertson's legacy and previews the new season of Fox Nation's 'Duck Family Treasure' on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
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.
Quizzes June 29 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on iconic ice cream and marvelous museums The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of iconic ice cream and marvelous museums.
True Crime June 29 Rockefeller heir vanished in tribal waters after eerie last words Michael Rockefeller's mysterious disappearance near an island inhabited by the Asmat people remains unsolved, with theories ranging from drowning to cannibalism
Health June 29 Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.