Archaeologists find rare item worth more to Romans than its weight in gold
The lump, made from a mysterious purple substance, was unearthed at the site of an ancient Roman bathhouse.
Archaeologists find prehistoric settlement "surprisingly" survived crisis
The latest findings from a submerged Stone Age agricultural site has shed new light on the resilience of prehistoric communities.
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years later
The facial reconstruction is based on the remains of a Neanderthal excavated from an iconic archaeological site.
Archaeologists discover "spectacular" 7,000-year-old settlement
Discovery of ancient homes is of "outstanding" importance, according to archaeologist Martin Furholt.
Giant turtle revealed in "remarkable" 57-million-year-old fossils
The prehistoric turtle may have reached a total body length of around 5 feet, according to paleontologists.
Archaeologists discover "unique" artificial body part in 18th century skull
The "unusual" object was made with great craftsmanship and would likely have significantly improved the patient's quality of life.
Ancient Maya ball court may have been blessed, hallucinogenic find hints
Experts have found a "special" ritual deposit below an ancient ball court that includes psychoactive and ceremonial plant remains.
Prehistoric burial site reveals surprising secrets of hunter–gatherer diet
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.
Archeologists reveal 1,800-year-old sculpture of ancient snake-bodied deity
The stone object is thought to depict a hybrid creature that mixes elements of Roman and Germanic mythology.
Archaeologists unearth grave of 'zombie' ancient folk wanted buried forever
A large stone was placed on the deceased's legs, probably to keep the man from returning to life.
WWII "Great Escape" pilot's lost Spitfire set to fly again after 83 years
The aircraft shot down by German planes in 1942 was piloted by an airman who took part in a famous POW camp breakout.
"Incredibly rare" prehistoric finds may have marked path to afterlife
An archaeological survey has uncovered numerous previously unknown monuments, including five rare Neolithic structures.
"Excalibur" sword found upright in ground revealed to be one-of-a-kind
Researchers say the 18-inch iron sword, named in reference to the Arthurian legend, is thought to be more than 1,000 years old.
Huge prehistoric salmon had spikes that could have "easily killed" a shark
The salmon, which went extinct around five million years ago, is thought to have reached immense sizes of almost 9 feet in length.
Roman emperor's death site may have finally been discovered
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire, which he ruled from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14 at the age of 75.
Centuries-old human remains found that reveal violent past of border region
The bones show evidence of multiple traumatic injuries—and some even appear to have been gnawed by wolves or dogs.
Remarkably well-preserved ancient glass vessels discovered in Roman burials
The glassware was unearthed in a city that was once a significant regional capital during the Roman period.
"Incredible" clip shows scientist and octopus "communicating" in the wild
The footage comes from an upcoming National Geographic documentary series produced by James Cameron.
"Truly significant" paleolithic artifacts discovered during highway works
The Stone Age objects, which are made of flint, could potentially be about 10,000-14,000 years old, according to archaeologists.
Past "that seemed lost forever" revealed as 200-year-old photos revived
Researchers have developed a technique that can retrieve images hidden in degraded daguerreotypes—an early form of photography.
Ancient Maya pyramid held royal bones burnt in "desecration" ritual
The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change.
Mysterious burnt seeds found in Roman pot may be cannabis
The ancient pot was found at a site that preserves evidence of Roman settlement and agricultural activity.
Paleontologists discover fossils of what may be largest-ever marine reptile
The "gigantic" creature, which lived more than 200 million years ago, may have reached around 82 feet in length, a study reports.
"Truly unique" Roman lead coffin found to contain child's remains
An expert has described the coffin, thought to be more than 1,600 years old, as a "remarkable" discovery.
Mysterious prehistoric monument uncovered in "unprecedented" discovery
The purpose of the enigmatic structure, which possibly dates to the Neolithic period, remains unclear.
Metal detectorists find "incredible" artifact depicting Alexander the Great
The object, which has been described as a "spectacular" find, is thought to date to around the year A.D. 200.
Beautiful statue's head unearthed in "thrilling" ancient city find
The head, which dates back to around 1,800 years ago, is thought to depict the Greco-Roman god Apollo.
Neanderthals "more human" than generally assumed, says living space study
Traditionally, experts assumed that Neanderthal behavior was less complex than that of our own species.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Archaeologists discover lost medieval settlement and "unique" Roman finds
The medieval settlement is thought to date to the 11th to 13th centuries, but there is also older evidence of Roman activity at the site.