Archaeology
An Extraordinary 500-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Rewriting the History of the Age of Discovery
In the frigid Baltic Sea, archaeologists probing the surprisingly well-preserved remains of a revolutionary warship are seeing the era in a new way
New Research Suggests Human-Like Footprints in Crete Date to 6.05 Million Years Ago
The findings could upend scientists' understanding of human evolution—but the paper has proven controversial
Diver Discovers 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword Off Israel's Coast
The four-foot-long weapon is encrusted in marine organisms but otherwise in "perfect condition"
New Research Dispels Theory That First Americans Came From Japan
Scientists found no distinct relationship after examining ancient teeth of both populations
Hundreds of Ornate, Rock-Cut Tombs Discovered in Ancient Turkish City
Some 1,800 years ago, residents of Blaundos buried their dead in highly decorated graves cut into the sides of a surrounding canyon
Europeans Enjoyed Blue Cheese and Beer 2,700 Years Ago, Study Suggests
Ancient poop from salt mines in the Alps contained the same fungi used in brewing and cheesemaking today
Humans' Earliest Evidence of Tobacco Use Uncovered in Utah
The charred seeds suggest that people used tobacco over 12,000 years ago—much earlier than previously thought
This Interactive Map Lets Users Explore England's Hidden Archaeological Landscape
A new online tool draws on more than 500,000 aerial photographs taken over the past 30 years
1,500-Year-Old Winery Found in Israel
The industrial-scale operation produced half-a-million gallons a year, destined for drinkers around the Mediterranean
Researchers Are Unraveling the Mystery of the Ancient Greek Tomb of 'Nestor's Cup'
New analysis suggests the 2,800-year-old burial held the remains of at least three adults, not a child as previously believed
Archaeologists Extract 1,300-Year-Old Wooden Ski From Norwegian Ice
Seven years after finding the first half of the pair, researchers have finally reunited the ski with its mate
Roman-Era Statue of Venus, Goddess of Love, Discovered in England
The seven-inch-tall figurine likely stood in a household shrine in what is now Gloucestershire some 1,800 years ago
2,700-Year-Old Private Toilet Found in Jerusalem
Bowls discovered inside the bathroom cubicle may have held incense or other air fresheners, researchers say
3,000-Year-Old Golden Bowl Adorned With Sun Motif Found in Austria
Researcher Michał Sip described the prehistoric vessel as the "discovery of a lifetime"
Inscribed VIP Seats Unearthed at Roman Amphitheater in Turkey
Pergamon's elite watched gladiator and animal fights, public executions, and naval reenactments at the ancient arena
3-D Reconstruction Reveals the Faces of Three Ancient Egyptian Mummies
Researchers used a combination of DNA and physical analysis to approximate the trio's visages
You Can Now Explore a Trove of Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the Famed Sutton Hoo Dig
Schoolteachers Mercie Lacks and Barbara Wagstaff captured the snapshots in August 1939
Where Did the Ancient Etruscans Come From?
A new DNA analysis suggests the enigmatic civilization was native to the Italian Peninsula
Entrance Gate to Greek Temple of Zeus Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Magnesia hope to fully restore the 2,300-year-old sacred structure
Amateur Divers Discover Trove of 53 Roman Gold Coins in Spain
A wealthy landowner probably hid the hoard to protect it from "barbarian" invaders
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