Discovery December 12 Archaeologists uncover new secrets from final moments of country's bloodiest battle Archaeologists discovered over 100 bullets at Culloden Battlefield, revealing new insights into the 1746 battle when Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces fell.
Discovery December 11 Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.
Discovery December 11 Archaeologists unearth remnants of forgotten city 'marked by conflict' buried below bustling hub Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing medieval streets and artifacts.
Travel December 10 Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.
Discovery December 9 Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer Ancient artifacts recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists with a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old wooden hunting facility.
France December 8 Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.
Discovery December 8 'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Ã…ndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.
Discovery December 6 Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed' A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.
Discovery December 4 'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.
Discovery December 3 Medieval graves reveal harsh reality of early Christians: 'Life was hard and short' Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life with an average life expectancy of 37 years.
Discovery December 2 'Hermetically sealed' Roman sarcophagus frozen in time for 1,700 years finally opened by archaeologists Archaeologists in Budapest, Hungary, opened a rare and untouched Roman sarcophagus for the first time in 1,700 years, finding a skeleton and precious artifacts inside.