July 16, 2026 Mystery deepens after 2,700-year-old bronze sword emerges standing upright A remarkably preserved 2,700-year-old bronze sword was recently found standing upright in the ground by a metal detectorist in Poland's Gdańsk Forest District.
July 15, 2026 'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city Archaeologists uncovered a massive rectangular structure about 40 miles northeast of Venice with a central aisle and two side aisles, plus polychrome mosaics.
July 12, 2026 'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find' The 18th-century shipwreck sits 1,970 feet deep in the Skagerrak Strait, its crates of porcelain, chandeliers and possible textiles still intact, say archaeologists.
July 10, 2026 Hidden underground chamber revealed beneath home of legendary Roman emperor Archaeologists recently found Roman concrete vault impressions and ceramic artifacts inside a sealed chamber predating Emperor Hadrian's imperial complex.
July 9, 2026 Real-life 'Three Musketeers' mystery deepens after excavation blunder destroys key evidence Officials say that improper archaeological work irreversibly destroyed key evidence in the search for d'Artagnan's skeleton in Maastricht, Netherlands.
July 7, 2026 Tourist's church clothing hack leaves travelers sharply divided over sacred-site etiquette A viral TikTok video shows a traveler layering on a skirt and scarf before entering churches in Italy, sparking heated debate over tourist etiquette at sacred sites.
July 7, 2026 Brazen pickpockets prey on vulnerable tourists as vacation island is swarmed by millions Mallorca has experienced an increase in pickpocketing of elderly tourists near Palma Cathedral as the vacation hot spot struggles with overtourism, according to reports.
June 28, 2026 Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil An 11-year-old boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived 1.8 million years ago on a beach in Suffolk, England, reports say.
June 26, 2026 Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists Paris landmarks including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower cut hours as extreme heat threatens tourists and disrupts schools, trains, sports and travel plans.
June 23, 2026 Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down As extreme heat grips Europe, France limits public drinking and outdoor events while people seek risky relief in canals and fountains.