Discovery 4 hours ago 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.
Discovery 1 day ago '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 3 days ago 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 5 days ago '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 6 days ago 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.
Travel 6 days ago Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.
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.
Discovery December 1 Warrior from long-lost ancient civilization deemed 'high status' found with rare treasures Archaeologists in Hungary have uncovered a 1,300-year-old warrior’s tomb containing one of only about 80 known Avar sabers, a rare find that offers new insight into the lives of the Avars.
Discovery November 30 Archaeologists find artifacts older than Stonehenge beneath Britain's Houses of Parliament: 'Incredibly rare' Archaeologists discovered 6,000-year-old flint tools beneath the Palace of Westminster that predate Stonehenge, along with medieval artifacts and Roman remains.
Discovery November 30 Mysterious pile of bones discovered near popular landmark triggers urgent investigation Mysterious bones from multiple animals have been discovered near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, after a wildfire burned through Holyrood Park, baffling archaeologists.
Discovery November 29 Student unearths 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil on first day of Montana dig: 'Very exciting' Connecticut high school student Aidan Connor found a 150-million-year-old Jurassic dinosaur fossil during a paleontology dig, calling the find "quite exciting." Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital spoke with him.
Discovery November 28 Wisconsin divers reveal mysterious underwater parking lot of ancient canoes preserved for millennia Wisconsin Historical Society experts identified 16 dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, including the oldest recorded canoe from the Great Lakes region at 5,200 years old.
Historic Sites November 26 Historic church suffers 'incredibly rare' grave collapse, revealing ancient family vault A sinkhole collapse at an historic English churchyard revealed a 300-year-old family vault. Rev. Paul Fillery, a church official, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital the church is working to repair the tomb.
History November 25 'Hugely exciting' ring found in English countryside may have link to infamous plot, heads to auction A 16th-century gold ring linked to the infamous Gunpowder Plot goes to auction this month. It's expected to fetch £12,000 after being found near Robert Catesby's birthplace.
Discovery November 24 TV crew uncovers 2,000-year-old murder mystery during shoot at ancient British settlement Archaeologists filming "Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders" uncovered a 2,000-year-old murder mystery in Dorset, finding a teenage skeleton buried face-down.
Discovery November 23 Archaeologists retrieve first treasure items from $20B 'Holy Grail' shipwreck off Colombia Colombia has recovered the first artifacts from San José galleon, also known as the legendary "Holy Grail of shipwrecks." It is said to contain $20 billion worth of treasure.
Discovery November 22 Father and son's metal detecting trip uncovers historic artillery cache in Czech forest Near the Poland border, a father and son who were metal detecting discovered buried artillery shells, prompting a major bomb squad operation involving Czech officials.
Fox Nation November 20 Brian Kilmeade retraces Washington’s daring Delaware crossing in new Fox Nation season Brian Kilmeade retraces George Washington's famous Delaware River crossing in Fox Nation's "What Makes America Great" and uncovers the Revolutionary War story that changed history.
Discovery November 20 Ancient Roman fort yields 2,000-year-old fruit that survived the centuries, plus other treasures Archaeologists discovered rare Roman relics at Bremenium Fort in northern England, including 2,000-year-old preserved fruit, pottery and military artifacts.
Food-Drink November 19 Ancient fire reveals perfectly preserved and 'very important' 5,000-year-old food find Ancient barley grains from 5,000 years ago discovered in Turkey's Van province reveal Bronze Age agricultural practices. The burned kernels were preserved at Iremir Mound site.
Discovery November 18 Massive underwater ruins could be evidence of Plato's lost Atlantis, researcher insists Independent researchers led by Michael Donnellan claim to have discovered ancient ruins on Spain's Salmedina Island that could be Plato's lost city of Atlantis.
Discovery November 17 Ancient snack bar hides Egyptian secret buried for nearly 2,000 years Archaeologists discovered an Egyptian ceramic vase in a Pompeii fast-food kitchen destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, revealing cultural exchanges in the ancient city.
Travel November 16 Unexpected city tops list for stress-free getaways this year, according to new data Kraków tops new study as Europe's most stress-free city break destination. Quick 17-minute airport transfers, walkable UNESCO old town and affordable prices make it a great choice.
Discovery November 15 Deadly bacteria that doomed Napoleon's army discovered 213 years after Russian retreat Scientists recently discovered deadly bacteria in DNA from Napoleon's soldiers' teeth, revealing new causes of death during the catastrophic 1812 Russian retreat.
Discovery November 13 Archaeologists reveal unusual ritual objects from ancient biblical cult at Armageddon site Ancient Canaanite ritual artifacts and 5,000-year-old winepress discovered at Tel Megiddo in Israel, the biblical site known as Armageddon from the Book of Revelation.
Discovery November 12 Archaeologists unearth evidence of biblical power struggle beneath Jerusalem: 'Screamed with excitement' The first Assyrian inscription discovered in Jerusalem reveals ancient biblical-era correspondence between Assyrian Empire and Kingdom of Judah, dating back 2,700 years.
Archaeology November 10 Ancient Christian mosaic with mysterious inscription unearthed at traditional birthplace of Abraham A fifth-century Christian mosaic was unearthed in Urfa, Turkey, the traditional birthplace of Abraham, shedding light on early Byzantine art.
Archaeology November 10 Warriors found stacked in ancient well reveal violent tale of battlefield defeat: archaeologists Researchers recently identified Roman warriors' bodies stacked in an ancient well in Croatia, connecting them to Emperor Gallienus' victory at the Battle of Mursa in 260 AD.
Travel November 9 One of world's most sacred landmarks expected to welcome record crowds this year Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, expects 12 million visitors this year as it approaches the anniversary of its reopening after the devastating April 2019 fire.
Travel November 8 Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert The heist at the Louvre highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from the famous "Mona Lisa" theft in 1911 to modern museum heists.