March 17, 2026 Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark at Hedegård, revealing insights into a mysterious Iron Age power center with luxury goods and Roman connections.
March 15, 2026 Archaeologists uncover lost medieval city that vanished without a trace: 'True time capsule' Archaeologists have discovered the lost medieval town of Stolzenberg in a Polish forest, uncovering more than 400 artifacts and new clues about why the town mysteriously vanished.
March 13, 2026 Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.
March 12, 2026 Ancient sanctuary tied to 'most mysterious' cult uncovered in rare find beneath historic city A rare Roman temple dedicated to mystery cult deity Mithras was discovered in Germany, with the oldest-known sanctuary in Bavaria dating to the first or second centuries A.D.
March 8, 2026 Dog walkers trigger archaeological race to preserve 2,000-year-old footprints in shifting sands Dog walkers discovered rare 2,000-year-old footprints on a Scottish beach, sparking an urgent archaeological race and rescue before winter storms destroyed the site.
March 6, 2026 Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns Barcelona nearly doubles its traveler tax to $10-$17 per night, making the tax among Europe's highest as the city battles overtourism and housing shortages.
March 5, 2026 CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.
March 3, 2026 Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare' A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.
March 2, 2026 Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.
February 26, 2026 Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride' An ancient Roman city featuring a forum and a monumental theater has been discovered near Italy's Appian Way. Researchers used advanced drone technology to uncover historical evidence.