Archaeologists discover 174 tombs dating to China's Warring States period
This period in the first millennium B.C. was marked by warfare between various feuding Chinese kingdoms battling for dominance.
Preserved human brains from 12,000 years ago among thousands in new archive
The brains in the archive belonged to all manner of individuals, including Egyptian royalty, British monks, Arctic explorers and victims of war.
Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old burial mounds at future Intel site
The site, where the U.S. tech firm is planning to build two superconductor factories, also contains an intriguing cattle burial.
WWII artifact wrapped in potato sacks mysteriously found in remote peat bog
The object was discovered by a contractor who was conducting peatland restoration works, but its origins remain unclear.
Mysterious 1,800-year-old statue of 'rather beautiful Roman lady' uncovered
"I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face," worker Greg Crawley said of finding a Roman marble head.
Marine archaeologists discover ten shipwrecks, including one from Roman era
Among the objects found during the research project was a prehistoric vessel dating to the third millennium B.C.
Metal detectorist finds "medieval pilgrim's badge" used to ward off evil
The tiny artifact features a depiction of what appears to a be a dragon or a basilisk—a mythological serpentlike creature.
Thought lost for 40 years, "globally important" Captain Cook finds reappear
Captain James Cook was a British explorer known for his three expeditions to the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1779.
Missing part of "huge" Egyptian pharaoh statue found
The lower part of the statue, which depicts King Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers, was found in 1930.
Archaeologists find mysterious rock art likely made 2,000 years ago
It's not known who made the rock artwork in Brazil—which consists of both engravings and paintings—or what their purpose was.
Archaeologists find remains dating back 6,000 years during highway dig
The excavations have uncovered Roman artifacts and a potential early medieval building, among other finds.
Archaeologists find "spectacular" medieval gold ring among 30,000 objects
Excavations also revealed a "very special" artifact that was used as an amulet and traces of a war fought in A.D. 1611.
Archaeologists find evidence of body piercing in 11,000-year-old burials
More than 100 ornaments found in the burials have been interpreted as early body piercing ornaments, according to a study.
Archaeologists find lost tombs on military base
A survey has identified dozens of archaeological sites on the base in Cyprus, some of which potentially date back to the Bronze Age.
Human remains discovered turn out to be centuries old
The newly uncovered human remains are thought to be between 600 and 1,000 years old, according to an archaeologist.
Giant sail-backed dinosaur might have been "heron from hell"
The dinosaur, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, was one of the largest predators ever to prowl the Earth, according to researchers.
Archaeologists find "extraordinary" wooden structure from Roman house
The structure, which is likely around 2,000 years old, once formed part of a building in a Roman town that was a regional capital.
Woolly mammoth resurrection a "momentous'' step closer, firm claims
Colossal Biosciences says it has achieved a genetic engineering world first towards its "de-extinction" plans.
New species of giant ancient sea lizard with 'dagger-like teeth' found
The "positively demonic" marine reptile may have measured around 25 feet long and would have been a top predator millions of years ago.
Archaeologists find evidence ancient Mesoamericans drank tobacco in rituals
Vessels found in an ancient city revealed nicotine traces indicating they once contained liquid preparations of tobacco.
Archaeologists find ancient tomb with gold ensemble of 'incalculable' value
A tomb found in Panama, thought to be around 1,200 years old, contains a remarkable collection of artifacts.
"Extremely rare" 4,000-year-old copper dagger discovered in forest
The artifact most likely belonged to a warrior of "very high" social status, according to archaeologists.
Archaeologists discover "perfectly preserved" tomb from 2,500 years ago
The tomb is located in a large necropolis constructed by an ancient civilization that pre-dated the Romans.
Archaeologists uncover American slaves' engineering feats underwater
North Carolina researchers have identified remains related to rice cultivation, including structures designed to control water.
Archaeologists discover mysterious stone circle built before great pyramids
The circular plaza lies around 10,000 feet above sea level near the summit of a peak in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Secrets of ancient rituals in biblical home of Goliath revealed
Researchers studied preserved plant remains found at a temple site associated with the mysterious ancient Philistine culture.
Intact bodies of medieval nobility discovered during monastery restoration
The intact remains of the eight deceased nobles were found inside sarcophagi that had not been opened for centuries.
"Extraordinary" fossil discoveries reveal plants from 30 million years ago
Despite their age, some of the plant specimens preserve delicate soft tissues, such as those of the fruits and seeds.
Texas discovery could unlock secrets of "city of gold" expedition
An enigmatic volcanic glass artifact found in Texas in the 1930s may shed light on a Spanish conquistador's quest to find gold.
"Incredibly rare" artifact depicting Roman god of wealth discovered
The artifact appears to have been broken deliberately as part of an ancient ritual practice, archaeologists believe.