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Archaeologist believes he discovered lost burial site of legendary ruler: ‘This is rare’
An independent researcher believes he’s discovered a legendary ruler’s burial site — a find that could be the first monumental Viking ship burial identified in England.
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Police stumble upon 'unexpected discovery' during routine patrol
A routine patrol led authorities to a remarkable discovery: a late Roman merchant shipwreck still carrying its cargo of amphorae.
Ancient Roman city, 'unknown' relic found near popular tourist route
Officials said that the ruins were found with the use of drones, as led by a team of experts.
Remains of 17th-century shipwreck discovered after winter storms rip open beach
The remains of a 17th-century ship recently resurfaced after winter storms ripped open a beach in the United Kingdom.
Scientists discover oldest form of writing in mysterious Stone Age engravings
This discovery could rewrite the history of writing.
2,000-year-old workshop near Jerusalem pilgrimage path found after looters' arrest
The workshop dates to the Second Temple period — the era in which Jesus lived and preached in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing cruel ancient violence
Students at a prestigious university in the United Kingdom recently unearthed a likely execution pit on the outskirts of town — dating back 1,200 years.
Tourists walk ancient 'Pilgrim's Road' in East Jerusalem for first time in 2,000 years
1,970-foot Pilgrims' Road connected Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount, had remained buried since Great Revolt
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman military camps — giving glimpse into conquering tactics
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt — a first for one of Eastern Germany's larger states.
How 40,000-year-old Alaskan permafrost could help military in extreme cold
Research biologists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discovered 26 new microbial species that could help the U.S. military survive and thrive in extreme cold regions.
Archaeologists discover Ice Age garment that could be the oldest piece of clothing in history
This means that early inhabitants of North America had advanced seamstress skills long before the construction of the Egyptian pyramids between 1,700 and 2,700 BC,
Ancient humans were hunting, eating sharks 7K years ago, burial site shows
Archaeologists have worked at the site since 2020, navigating an arid climate that has preserved very few organic remains.
Secret medieval tunnel found beneath pagan graves, archaeologists reveal
Excavators found it late last year ahead of wind turbine construction, officials said.
Possible oldest hand-carved tools ever mystify archaeologists after being found preserved in mud
Archaeologists uncovered what they believe are the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — dating back hundreds of thousands of years, according to a new study.
Alcohol experts drink 150-year-old bottle of booze found in old mining town: 'Have to try it'
Archaeologists unearthed a 150-year-old alcohol bottle in an unusual location this summer.
Researchers discover ‘Young Prince’ might have been killed in bear attack
The adolescent, thought to have been 15–16 years old, was discovered in a cave in Liguria, Italy, in 1942.
Romans used poop to treat infections and inflammation, new study indicates
Do as the Romans doo?
Archaeologists find lost basilica linked to legendary engineer known as 'father of architecture'
The basilica had a rectangular layout, said officials, with 10 columns on its longer sides and four on its shorter ones.
Unearthed 1,400-year-old tomb gives insight into mysterious Zapotec culture
“It is the most important archaeological discovery of the last decade in Mexico due to its level of preservation and the information it provides."
Ancient Anglo-Saxon 'sand bodies' uncovered during construction of nuclear power station
In a release, officials described the find as a "high-status grave containing two individuals buried alongside a fully harnessed horse, weapons and personal items."
World's largest medieval cargo ship emerges from its underwater grave off European coast
Researchers dated the ship by conducting tree-ring analysis, which showed it was built with timber from Pomerania, in modern-day Poland, and the Netherlands.