New species of vampire squid found fossilized "with prey in its arms"
The 183 million-year-old find represents "a tremendously rare case of fossilized predator-prey interactions frozen in time."
Long-lost medieval church uncovered in famous Venice Square
The Piazza San Marco, which sits at the heart of the city, is one of the most iconic squares in the world.
Hundreds of mammoth bones and prehistoric remains found in "Paradise Cave"
The cave, described as an "important" archaeological site, appears to have been frequented by both Neanderthals and modern humans.
Archaeologists' "unique" dig finds more than 1,000 skeletons at Abbey site
The abbey was founded in A.D. 1002 and remained in operation for 800 years until the French Revolution.
Thousands of human bones found in cave used as tomb for four millennia
The cave appears to have served as a burial ground for prehistoric humans between around 7,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Archaeologists look for Roman workshop—find puzzling Bronze Age settlement
Pottery found at the site indicates that it was inhabited around 3,200-3,500 years ago, according to archaeologists.
Mysterious ancient language revealed on bronze hand from 2,100 years ago
The artifact may help to unravel the origins of the most enigmatic language still spoken in Europe today, with its possible link to Basque.
Treasure hunter finds barbarian warriors' weapons dating to Roman times
Among the artifacts discovered were spearheads and axes, as well as three objects that have yet to be identified.
Archaeologists discover possible "unique" Viking marketplace on farm
Researchers have been investigating an area of farmland using ground-penetrating radar technology that can "see" below the surface.
Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old snake artifact possibly used in rituals
The artifact is shaped like a cobra with its head raised and the skin folds of its "hood" spread out, according to archaeologists.
Newly discovered prehistoric mammal species among largest of its time
Previously unknown mammal species lived millions of years ago, prior to the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Archaeologists reveal site's past as chocolate factory
Researchers also uncovered the remains of a medieval mansion at the same site as the 19th-century factory.
Archaeologists discover rare medallion with Roman emperor's likeness
One side of the bronze medallion shows the emperor seeking healing from the Greco-Roman god of medicine, Asclepius.
Archaeologists uncover Roman base that barracked more than 5,000 soldiers
The base was home to the "Sixth Ironclad Legion" of the Imperial Roman Army, which was sent to garrison the province of Judaea.
Archaeologists find record-breaking artifact at US butchered-mammoth site
The artifact dates to around 13,000 years ago and was made by prehistoric Native Americans living in what is now Wyoming.
Archaeologists "amazed" by discovery inside ancient Roman egg
The rare and "unique special" egg is preserved intact, despite the fact that it is thought to be more than 1,700 years old.
Divers recover lost "Temple of Zeus" sculpture from sea bed
The "exceptional" artifact was originally overlooked in archaeological surveys and deemed to be of little importance.
Ancient warrior discovered buried with horse and sword after 1,300 years
The warrior was also found alongside a full set of armor that lends "great importance" to the discovery, a researcher said.
"Existential catastrophe" may loom as no proof AI is controllable—Expert
"The outcome could be prosperity or extinction, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance," researcher Roman Yampolskiy said.
Amateurs find world-class fossil site from 470 million years ago
The site contains almost 400 exceptionally well-preserved fossils that shed light on a prehistoric polar ecosystem.
Archaeologist finds "extremely rare" medieval gold artifact in castle
The gold item is thought to date from the 11th or 12th centuries and may have belonged to a member of a ruling dynasty.
Physicists create record-breaking "time crystal" straight out of sci-fi
Time crystals differ from the traditional crystals most people are familiar with, such as snowflakes and diamonds.
Archaeologists "forging new history" with rare Iron Age blacksmith find
Researchers have unearthed a blacksmith's workshop from around 2,700 years ago containing "exceptionally rare" finds.
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Time capsule reveals prehistoric habitat looking as if "buried yesterday"
The "time capsule" has yielded the remains of plants and insects that lived thousands of years ago.
Magic texts shine light on Egyptian religion during Roman and Arab rule
Researchers have revealed a set of magic texts, including love spells and hateful curses, that were used in Egypt centuries ago.
New Pterosaur Species Discovered a 'Complete Surprise'
The previously unknown pterosaur species likely had a wingspan of about 5 feet.
Archaeologists unearth 25,000 finds in historic city—including 11,000 bones
The historic district—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—was established in the 7th century and has largely been preserved.
Archaeologist discovers ancient "arcade" of games carved into rock
"I believe people were playing these games there a very long time ago," said Yale University archaeologist Veronica Waweru.
Archaeologists find "extremely rare" jade mask in Maya king's tomb
The discovery of the mask and other remains in the tomb, which dates to around 1,700 years ago, is "significant on several levels."
You've never seen a tree like this, say paleontologists
"Our fossil is unique evidence of an extreme form of evolution that someone might imagine in their dreams," a researcher said.