Archaeology
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Known Gold-Covered Mummy in Egypt
The year-long excavation has also revealed statues, tools, pottery and dozens of other artifacts
How Should Scientists Navigate the Ethics of Ancient Human DNA Research?
Paleogenomic research has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, igniting heated debate about studying remains
5,000-Year-Old Tavern With Food Still Inside Discovered in Iraq
Archaeologists found benches, an oven and food remnants dating back to 2700 B.C.E.
Metal Detectorist Discovers Rare Gold Pendant Celebrating Henry VIII's First Marriage
The heart-shaped accessory features the entwined initials of the Tudor king and Catherine of Aragon
What Secrets Lie Beneath This 17th-Century French Aristocrat's Smile?
New research suggests noblewoman Anne d’Alégre used gold wire to keep her decaying teeth in place
Italy Celebrates Return of Looted Artifacts Worth $20 Million
Some of the five dozen items had been on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Archaeologists in Egypt Unearth 2,500-Year-Old Mummified Crocodiles
The remains include five reptile heads and five nearly intact specimens
'Sensational' Runestone Discovered in Norway May Be the World's Oldest
The find promises to shed new light on lingering questions about runic writing's early history
Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Wishing Well in Germany
The Bronze Age well was full of decorative ceramics, jewelry and other items likely used for ritual purposes
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2023
Scheduled to launch this year are new institutions dedicated to punk rock, Amelia Earhart and robots
Neutron Imaging Reveals Tiny Bones Inside 800-Year-Old Pendant
The high-tech method allowed researchers to examine the artifact without opening it
Ancient DNA Charts Native Americans’ Journeys to Asia Thousands of Years Ago
Analysis of ten Eurasian individuals, up to 7,500 years old, gives a new picture of movement across continents
See the Face of a Neolithic Man Who Lived in Jericho 9,500 Years Ago
Prehistoric people modified a skull to create a rudimentary likeness of its owner. Now, scholars have produced a more accurate facial reconstruction
See the Lavish Pompeii Home Owned by Two Men Freed From Slavery
After two decades, the newly restored House of the Vettii is officially open to visitors
Rare 16th-Century Ship Unearthed in England
Quarry workers discovered the vessel 1,000 feet from the nearest coastline
Ancient DNA Reveals a Genetic History of the Viking Age
Nearly 300 ancient genomes shed light on how people migrated and genes flowed in Scandinavia
For the First Time, U.S. Repatriates an Artifact to the Palestinian Authority
The item, an ivory cosmetic spoon, dates back to between 800 and 700 B.C.E.
Police Discover Hundreds of Stolen Artifacts at Two Spanish Residences
The collection includes bones, Paleolithic tools, an ancient Roman loom and more
Could These Cave Markings Be the Earliest Form of Writing?
New research proposes that symbols in 20,000-year-old cave drawings are a proto-writing system, but not all scientists are convinced
Mesoamericans Have Been Using a 260-Day Ceremonial Calendar for Millennia
New research has the earliest evidence yet of when the timekeeping guide was used to mark the seasons
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