Archaeologists baffled by 1,900-year-old weapons in remote cave
The artifacts are thought to be evidence of hunter-gatherer societies, which were present in the region since around 7000 B.C.
Body found in bog turns out to be 2,000-year-old cold case
One expert described the discovery of the ancient remains as a "truly unique archaeological discovery."
Man finds prehistoric hilltop tomb with "sun altar" lost for 180 years
The stones used to construct the megalithic tomb—which may be more than 4,000 years old—had seemingly vanished.
Archaeologists find bronze jewelry used in ancient lake ritual
The new find sheds brand new light on a group of ancient people, and challenges everything that archeologists already knew about them.
Archaeologists reveal what Roman wine tasted like
Researchers found that ancient Roman wine would have tasted slightly spicy with aromas similar to toasted bread and walnuts.
Archaeologists discover funeral urn depicting Maya corn god
The artifact in Mexico, which was found to contain human remains, also features a representation of an owl on its lid.
Archaeologists find rare crab leftovers from ancient Maya celebrations
The crabs were considered to be a symbolic marker of regeneration, so they were consumed in special ceremonies.
Archaeologists reveal ancient Greek temple where sacrifices took place
More than 700 objects were also uncovered in a "remarkable" state of preservation, researcher Sylvian Fachard told Newsweek.
Oldest part of pre-Roman town damaged by irrigation ditch
The ancient settlement was founded around 2,400 years ago by Celtic people and was occupied for centuries.
Archaeologists reveal secrets of merchant ship that sank in 15th century
A study has provided new insights into the wreck, which was originally discovered in the 1960s.
Archaeologists discover Roman villa on site of "unauthorized eco-monster"
The ancient villa complex, which dates to the 1st century, may have been the residence of an important navy commander.
Archaeologists discover two ancient Greek temples in 2,600-year-old city
The director of the archaeological site said the latest discoveries are "exceptional"—shedding new light on the ancient city.
Archaeologists find 9-mile-long ancient fortification at desert oasis
The vast structure is thought to date back to around 4,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age, according to researchers.
Archaeologists unearth dozens of Egyptian mummies—Two with golden tongues
The ancient Egyptians may have placed golden tongues on some human remains to help the dead cross into the afterlife.
Archaeologists find ancient Egyptian tomb with burials and statues of Isis
The tomb, found in the renowned archaeological site of Saqqara, is thought to date back more than 4,000 years.
Tsunami 8,000 years ago may have devastated Stone Age community—Study
The prehistoric tsunami, which was triggered by a huge submarine landslide, generated waves of more than 65 feet in height.
Thought lost in WW2, records discovery reveals secrets of ancient people
The discovery "adds significantly" to our understanding of these ancient communities, researcher Jenny Metcalfe told Newsweek.
Archaeologists' pagan temple find challenges history of Roman Christianity
Researchers have uncovered the ruins of a temple from the Roman period that is thought to date to the 4th century.
Archaeologists find evidence of feasts for the dead in medieval cemetery
Researchers unearthed the burial site on the grounds of a castle in Wales, describing it as a "really exciting discovery."
Reason for mysterious gaps in Great Wall of China revealed
Research on the "Mongolian Arc" has provided new insights into one of the least understood sections of the Great Wall.
Giant naked hill figure revealed as Hercules—and he aided medieval armies
The origins of England's Cerne Giant have been shrouded in mystery but new research suggests the figure may have helped in the fight against Viking marauders.
Ancient "ritual artifact" may reveal secrets of deep space
A mysterious stone disk found at an ancient hill fort could be the oldest celestial map ever discovered.
Diets were almost exclusively vegetarian in the first European cities
Researchers have revealed the extremely sophisticated food systems of ancient "mega-sites" built around 6,000 years ago.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old monumental tomb of Roman elite in Turkey
The tomb, located near an ancient Greek sanctuary, was found to contain the remains of several people.
Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old palace in ancient Chinese walled city
Researchers uncovered archaeological remains measuring around 200 feet long and 100 feet wide in the ancient settlement.
Archaeologists discover ancient camp where Maya ate cooked snails
Researchers found some "unusual mounds of Earth" at the site, as well as pottery and snail shells.
Roman baths unearthed beneath museum on site of emperor's palace
The discovery in southern Croatia was made by accident during reconstruction of the museum's main reception area.
"Lost Classics" Revealed by Study of 2,000-Year-Old Bamboo Rites
Chinese volumes detail the eating customs of nobles at the time, which will give historians insight into how people lived during the Warring States era.
Archaeologists find ancient artifact with snake eating a frog-like creature
The scene that the artifact depicts represents an important origin myth that refers to the creation of the world.
"Dancing" muse statue from 2,175 years ago unearthed in city of gladiators
The ancient city's site has been inhabited for thousands of years and has changed hands between several civilizations.