Ancient Civilizations
Hazelnut Shell Sheds Light on Life in Scotland More Than 10,000 Years Ago
Amateur archaeologists discovered the shell, along with evidence from an Iron Age structure, in 2019
Was This Helmet Worn by an Ancient Greek Soldier During the Persian Wars?
Found in Haifa Bay, Israel, in 2007, the bronze headgear boasts an intricate, peacock-like pattern
Oldest Known Mummification Manual Reveals How Egyptians Embalmed the Face
Prior to the find, researchers had only identified two ancient texts detailing the enigmatic preservation process
Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota and 27 Other Smithsonian Programs Streaming in March
Multi-part courses, studio arts classes and virtual study tours produced by the world’s largest museum-based educational program
'Miraculously' Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii
The carriage's intricate decorations include metal medallions depicting satyrs, nymphs and cupids
Newly Restored Pompeiian Frescoes Capture Hunting Scenes in Vivid Detail
Researchers used a laser to clean the ancient artworks before retouching their faded sections
Tomb Painting Known as Egypt's 'Mona Lisa' May Depict Extinct Goose Species
Only two of the three kinds of birds found in the 4,600-year-old artwork correspond to existing kinds of animals
Remnants of Iron Age Settlement, Roman Villa Found in England
Excavations in Oxfordshire revealed traces of at least 15 ancient roundhouses and a dwelling dated to the third or fourth century A.D.
How a Stone Circle in Wales Paved the Way for Stonehenge
New research suggests early Britons used megaliths from a dismantled Welsh monument to construct the iconic ring of standing stones
Archaeologists Discover Ruins of Emperor Hadrian's Ornate Breakfast Chamber
In the second century A.D., the Roman ruler entertained his guests on a raised marble platform surrounded by elaborate fountains
Newly Unearthed Bronze Age Graves Underscore Stonehenge Tunnel's Potential Threat to Heritage
A critic of the controversial project points out that construction could lead to the loss of half a million artifacts
Trove of 650 Coins Bearing Likenesses of Caesar, Mark Antony Unearthed in Turkey
Minted between 75 and 4 B.C., the silver currency was probably buried by a high-ranking Roman soldier during Augustus' reign
Venetian Glass Beads May Be Oldest European Artifacts Found in North America
Traders likely transported the small spheres from Italy to northern Alaska in the mid-15th century
120,000-Year-Old Cattle Bone Carvings May Be World's Oldest Surviving Symbols
Archaeologists found the bone fragment—engraved with six lines—at a Paleolithic meeting site in Israel
The Search for Aboriginal History Off the Coast of Australia
Archaeologists exploring the waters near Western Australia's Murujuga are finding ancient sites a short dive below the sea's surface
Civil Rights Icons' Mothers, Lost Ancient Cities and Other New Books to Read
These February releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
Bronze Age Europeans Used Rings, Ribs and Ax Blades as Money
New research identifies similarly sized artifacts found across the continent as one of the world's oldest currencies
Trove of 'Ancient Treasures' Found in Shipwreck Off the Coast of Greece
Researchers surveying the seabed surrounding the island of Kasos discovered pottery that holds clues to trade in the Mediterranean
Archaeologists Unearth Egyptian Queen's Tomb, 13-Foot 'Book of the Dead' Scroll
The team also discovered dozens of sarcophagi, wooden masks and ancient board games
2,000-Year-Old Grave of Child and Puppy Found in France
The dog, outfitted in a collar with a bell, was placed next to the 1-year-old's feet
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