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Travel July 28

Italian archaeologists unveil rare 2,600-year-old tomb untouched by looters: 'Doorway to our ancestors'

The Italian Ministry of Culture recently announced the discovery of an undisturbed 2,600-year-old tomb at San Giuliano archaeological area. Though it's one of over 500 tombs, the burial is among the few not looted.

Archaeology July 25

Metal detectorist's 'feeling' leads to massive Roman settlement discovery in popular tourist hotspot

An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains.

VIDEO July 24

Hidden Roman villa complex emerges unexpectedly in picturesque English countryside after hobbyist's lucky find

An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains. (Source: Cotswold Archaeology; Historic England)

Travel July 24

Tower of London dig reveals Black Death-era skeletons below popular tourist site: 'Tip of the iceberg'

A mass grave with 14th-century skeletons possibly linked to the Black Death was recently discovered at the Tower of London, along with rare medieval burial artifacts.

Assassinations - Murders July 23

7 details revealed in newly released MLK files

President Donald Trump's administration released 6,300 documents on Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, uncovering witness accounts, James Earl Ray's fake identities and foreign propaganda.

Food-Drink July 23

Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years

A biologist spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.

Museums Exhibits July 22

Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather

A new exhibition by the National Museum of Ireland features 17 ancient manuscripts with margin scribbles by Irish monks from the 850s, offering rare glimpses into medieval monastery life.

Travel July 21

Medieval knight's tomb discovered beneath former ice cream parlor in Poland: 'Very rare'

A medieval knight's tomb was recently uncovered in Gdańsk, Poland, near the country's oldest wooden church, revealing a skeleton and rare limestone tombstone from Sweden.

Lifestyle July 20

Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find

Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ruler Caligula had a surprising interest in botany.

Archaeology July 18

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.

VIDEO July 17

Texas archaeologists uncover ancient king's tomb in Belize

Texas archaeologists Arlen Chase and Diane Chase recently uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te' K'ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize. (Source: Caracol Archaeological Project; University of Houston)