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Historic Sites August 29

Giant medieval castle hits market with secret price tag and restoration ahead

The Castle of Landriano, dating to 1037, offers Renaissance courtyards, medieval towers and frescoed halls just 15 miles from Milan. It has just gone on the market.

Archaeology August 28

'Very unusual' ancient head with eerie smile unearthed by archaeology student at Scottish farm

An archaeology student uncovered a mysterious carved stone head with curly hair and a faint smile during an excavation at Skaill Farm on the Scottish island of Rousay.

Travel August 27

Surprised archaeologists unearth ancient graves caught between pagan, Christian rituals in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 11th-century graves reopened by medieval Poles, revealing a blend of Christian and pagan burial practices during a period of cultural transition.

Archaeology August 26

Ancient civilization's gold coins, luxury artifacts unearthed during 'unprecedented' dig

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.

Quizzes August 24

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of melon meccas and revolutionary roots.

Ancient Egypt August 22

Ancient artifacts of sunken city likely destroyed by earthquake or tsunami plucked from seafloor

Ancient 2,000-year-old artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, Egypt, possibly from the sunken city of Canopus.

Opinion August 21

MORNING GLORY: Churchill then and now

Winston Churchill's "The Gathering Storm" offers crucial insights for today's world as political tensions rise and global conflicts threaten international stability.

Travel August 20

Luxurious 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse unearthed by archaeologists after surprise discovery

Archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkably preserved 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse in Turkey, featuring underfloor heating and distinct temperature zones.

Archaeology August 19

Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear

Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.

Ancient Egypt August 18

Oldest written reference to Moses may be revealed in ancient Egyptian desert inscriptions, researcher says

American-Israeli epigraphist interprets ancient inscriptions at Serabit el-Khadim that could be the oldest written mention of Moses, predating the Bible by centuries.

Germany August 15

German researchers discover dozens of shipwrecks including possible WWII steamer lost in air raid

German researchers have found 31 shipwrecks in Lake Constance, with one nearly completely preserved cargo sailing ship with its mast and yard still in place.