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Discovery February 11

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.

Discovery February 10

Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz'

A metal detectorist uncovered a rare 19th-century Japanese coin at an Australian Gold Rush campsite near Ballarat, calling the discovery "extremely rare."

Discovery February 9

Forbidden passage? Secret medieval tunnel found beneath ancient pagan graves, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Germany discovered a mysterious medieval tunnel built inside a 6,000-year-old burial site, revealing fascinating layers of history.

Discovery February 8

Ancient Christians lived alongside followers of mysterious faith 1,500 years ago, archaeologists say

Revealing remarkable religious diversity in the region, German archaeologists uncovered evidence of Christians and Zoroastrians coexisting in ancient Iraq.

Discovery February 7

Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists

Archaeologists believe they've found the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — potentially 430,000 years old — in Greece's Megalopolis basin wetlands.

Opinion February 6

From the Olympic Village to Little League fields, sports still hold America together

Sports diplomacy shows path forward as North Korean and South Korean athletes demonstrated unity at 2018 Winter Olympics amid political tensions.

Discovery February 6

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.

Opinion February 6

I infiltrated radical groups 40 years ago. Leftists are desperate for martyrs

Congressional testimony from 1980s exposes how revolutionary organizations put activists in danger to create media outrage and public sympathy.

Discovery February 5

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.

Media February 4

White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus amid reports of new statue celebrating explorer

White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus as reports emerge that President Donald Trump plans to install a statue of the Italian explorer on White House grounds.

Discovery February 3

Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle

Archaeologists uncovered an elite Anglo-Saxon site near Yorkshire that belonged to Harold Godwinson, England's last Anglo-Saxon king killed at the Battle of Hastings.