Archeologists discover brain remnants of people who lived 3,700 years ago
Researchers believe these individuals died when their homes were set on fire and they were unable to flee during an attack on their city.
Lost ancient city from over 1,500 years ago with monkey rock art discovered
The site may date back to around 400 A.D. and is thought to have been abandoned between 900 A.D. and 1200 A.D.
Rare ancient Roman swords from 1,900 years ago found in desert cave
"Finding a single sword is rare—so four? It's a dream! We rubbed our eyes to believe it," said researchers with the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Cemetery with 50 bodies, other rare finds, unearthed at medieval monastery
The exact location of the monastery had long puzzled experts. But in 2021, archaeologists managed to find it, later discovering it was an important trading hub.
Ancient underground galleries that could be over 2,000 years old discovered
Researchers made the discovery at an altitude of more than 11,200 feet above sea level, high in the Andes mountains.
Archaeologists find 'rare and valuable' ancient marble lion head
The unusually large sculpture may have belonged to an unknown ancient Greek temple.
Enormous Ancient Roman discovery made in mysterious city destroyed by war
The city, which was founded more than 2,000 years ago, had a short life, with evidence indicating that it existed only for a few decades.
Extremely well-preserved Iron Age child's shoe discovered
Organic materials generally decompose over time, so the outstanding find offers an extremely rare insight into life more than 2,000 years ago.
Dozens of stone age tools discovered on farm
"Each year our excitement grows as to how much more information the site will yield," Emma Stockley told Newsweek.
"Extraordinary" ancient Maya nose ornament made from human bone discovered
The ornament is thought to have been worn by the ancient city's elite during ceremonies in which they embodied the Maya god of corn and fertility.
Mysterious 2,800 year old structures found in old Jerusalem baffle experts
The structures are the first of their kind ever discovered in Israel, the country's antiquities authority said in an announcement.
Neanderthal discovery reveals how they smashed skeletons to eat marrow
Researchers have uncovered evidence of a group of Neanderthals that hunted deer around 60,000 years ago.
Heavy rain uncovers 1,000-year-old skeleton of woman
Beneath her grave were artifacts pre-dating her burial, from between 500 and 150 B.C., the oldest ever discovered in the region of Mexico where she was found.
Bound skeletons discovered in gallows puzzle archeologists
One skeleton had its arms bound, indicating the person had been executed. The others were crisscrossed together, with their spines on top of each other.
Long-lost ancient temple of Apollo uncovered
In Ancient Greece, temples provided a place for worship and ritual practices, as well as providing a place for social, political, and economic functions.
Neolithic village discovered in marshes has "no equivalent"
Archeologists found the settlement after 150 years of researching the area.
Skulls found at ancient Mayan site reveal gruesome historical ritual
The researchers also found evidence of cranial modification in the skulls—a sign of high status in Mayan society.
Five Fascinating Pompeii Finds Since Mount Vesuvius Erupted
From human remains to ancient brothels, Pompeii is a vast archaeological expanse that depicts the lives of the ancient people who lived there.
Scientists extract DNA from 2,900-year-old palace of King Ashurnasirpal II
By isolating DNA from a single brick, the researchers discovered a "unique time capsule," providing information on one of the great ancient empires.
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old silver coins at medieval fortress
The collection was found at the same site in Poland where a "treasure" trove of more than 500 medieval coins was discovered in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ancient Maya artifact depicting supernatural entity discovered
The multicolored dish was found in a burial dated to the Late Classic period (600 to 900 A.D.) of Mesoamerican history.
Five 2,300-year-old gold coins and infant remains found at ancient cemetery
Archaeologists discovered the coins at an ancient burial ground, where thousands of urns containing the remains of young children have been found.
What people ate 5,000 years ago revealed in ancient cauldron analysis
"It's really exciting to get an idea of what people were making in these cauldrons so long ago," said researcher Shevan Wilkin.
Workers Discover Ancient Skeleton of Young Woman Wearing Jade Ring
The skeleton was found in a flexed position, in a ceramic vessel, wearing an incredibly well-preserved jade ring.
Secrets of America's bloodiest WWII battle revealed by drones
The Battle of the Bulge was one of the most important battles of the war, as well as one of the largest ever fought by the U.S. Army.
One of the world's oldest synagogues has just been discovered
The synagogue is thought to be about 2,000 years old and likely stood for more than 500 years at the archaeological site of Phanagoria.
Boy finds 1,800-year-old coin at after-school club
The Roman coin was discovered in an area of Germany that was not part of the empire, making the find highly unusual.
Ancient gold coins minted 1,400 years apart unearthed in same field
"To find two unconnected gold finds from different eras in one day is almost unheard-of," metal detectorist Jasper Hyde said.
Archaeologists make "exceptional" discovery at ancient Roman changing rooms
The changing rooms form part of a remarkably well-preserved public bath complex located in one of the most important provincial capital's of the Roman Empire.
Remains of 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with wine jugs discovered
The ship likely sunk after colliding with an underwater island as it sailed in 300 B.C.