Archaeology
Preserved Fruit From the 18th Century Found at George Washington's Estate
During a renovation project, archaeologists uncovered intact bottles containing preserved cherries and berries that are more than 250 years old
In This Ancient Workshop, Greeks Crushed Snail Glands to Make the Purple Dye Worn by Royalty
Archaeologists discovered remnants of the small factory on an island in Greece
With the Recovery of Massive Grave Slabs, England's Oldest Shipwreck Continues to Reveal Its Secrets
Maritime archaeologists hoisted the heavy artifacts, made of a special type of limestone, from 23 feet below the surface of the English Channel
A Mass Grave of Maya Boys May Shed Light on Human Sacrifice in Chichén Itzá
Researchers have genetically tested the bones and made determinations of gender and family relations
Discovery of 4,000-Year-Old Structure in Greece Stumps Archaeologists and Threatens Major Airport Construction
The mystifying Minoan structure, unearthed on a hilltop in Crete, is one of 35 newly announced archaeological finds in the area
This Stash of Silver Coins Found in Germany Belonged to a Wealthy 17th-Century Mayor
The collection includes pieces from surrounding regions, as well as Italy and the Spanish Netherlands
Trove of Rare Artifacts Unearthed Beneath an Ancient Roman Well
Dozens of items, including burnt bones and ceramics, provide new insights into ritual activity in the city of Ostia
Medieval Game Pieces Unearthed Beneath a Castle in Germany
The "excellently preserved" chess knight, six-sided die and several other pieces are all about 1,000 years old
Ancient Celtic Elites Inherited Wealth From Their Mothers' Sides
A genetic analysis of opulent burial mounds in Germany sheds new light on how power passed through family lines
See the Stunning Shrine With Rare Blue-Painted Walls Unearthed at Pompeii
The 86-square-foot space is adorned with artworks depicting female figures and agricultural imagery
Archaeologists Discover Clues to Ancient Migration Route That Brought Humans to Australia
New research offers evidence that humans did not inhabit the island of Timor until around 44,000 years ago, suggesting it was not part of the original migration route from Southeast Asia to Australia
Norwegian Farmer Stumbles Upon 1,000-Year-Old Viking Sword
The well-preserved artifact may belong to a special class of high-quality, engraved weapons
England's Mysterious 'Seahenge' Monument May Have Been Built to Prolong Summer
One researcher thinks the structure was used for ancient rituals during a period of bitter cold
130-Foot Snake Carving Slithers Through 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art Found in South America
The conspicuous reptile renderings spotted along the Orinoco River likely functioned as territorial markers, akin to pre-Colombian road signs
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Canoes Hidden Beneath a Wisconsin Lake
One of the vessels dates back around 4,500 years, making it the oldest ever found in the Great Lakes region
These 28 Horses Were Buried in an Ancient Mass Grave. How Did They Die?
Archaeologists are puzzled by the 2,000-year-old burial site uncovered in central France
Trove of 600 Looted Italian Artifacts Worth $65 Million Comes Home
The collection includes artifacts spanning the ninth century B.C.E. to the second century C.E.
Ramses II's Long-Lost Sarcophagus Has Finally Been Identified
An Egyptologist recently concluded that a fragment of an overlooked granite coffin bears the great pharaoh's name
Groundbreaking Research Shows Ancient Egyptians Were Conducting Cancer Surgery Over 4,000 Years Ago
By putting an ancient skull under the microscope, scientists are proving that cancer research is about 1,000 years older than previously thought
The Children of Pompeii Saw Gladiators Fight to the Death—and They Drew Graffiti About It
Researchers recently discovered bloodshed-themed stick-figure sketches in a cluster of houses in the doomed ancient city
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