April 19, 2026 New book on archaeological evidence for Jesus rockets to top of bestseller list A new bestselling book argues 10 archaeological discoveries, including the Shroud of Turin, verify biblical accounts of Jesus' life and resurrection.
April 15, 2026 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered with treasures still clustered where it sank Archaeologists discovered well-preserved ancient Roman cargo, including ceramics, amphorae and rare wheels at a shipwreck site in Switzerland's Lake Neuchâtel.
April 2, 2026 Coin used as bus fare turns out to be 2,000-year-old relic, its journey still a mystery After its ancient origins were finally discovered, a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian coin unknowingly used as bus fare in England was donated to Leeds Museums.
March 12, 2026 Ancient sanctuary tied to 'most mysterious' cult uncovered in rare find beneath historic city A rare Roman temple dedicated to mystery cult deity Mithras was discovered in Germany, with the oldest-known sanctuary in Bavaria dating to the first or second centuries A.D.
March 10, 2026 Pizza before tomatoes? Ancient Rome's version of America's favorite food looked nothing like today's A Budapest pizzeria has created an ancient Rome-inspired pizza with no tomatoes or mozzarella — featuring fermented fish sauce, olive paste and duck leg instead.
March 2, 2026 Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.
February 13, 2026 'Archaeological sensation' discovered at ancient Roman military camps Archaeologists discovered the first Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, dating to early 200s A.D. The site held over 1,500 artifacts that have been recovered.
February 11, 2026 Human waste in Roman medicine? First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement' Roman medicine used human fecal matter mixed with thyme and olive oil in treatments, according to a surprising archaeological discovery from Pergamon, Turkey.
February 6, 2026 Haunting ancient battle trumpet unearthed in landscape tied to legendary queen Archaeologists discovered a rare Celtic battle trumpet possibly tied to Queen Boudica's tribe in Norfolk, England — one of only three known from Britain.
February 5, 2026 Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.