Cemetery
Trove of 2,000-Year-Old Bronze Mirrors Found in Ancient Chinese Cemetery
The well-preserved artifacts bear inscriptions such as "Eternal Joy," "Family Wealth" and "Long Memory"
Why Were These Ancient Adults Buried in Jars on the Island of Corsica?
Researchers are unsure of the unusual funerary practice's purpose but point out that such burials were typically reserved for children
You Can Still Visit These Six Former National Parks
Despite being delisted by the NPS, these spots are worth exploring thanks to their rich history and sheer beauty
Analysis of 6,200-Year-Old Grave Raises New Questions About Neolithic Massacre
Researchers in Croatia extracted DNA from 38 victims of a fifth-millennium B.C. mass killing
Silver Diadem Found in Spain May Point to Bronze Age Woman's Political Power
Researchers say the crown—and the trove of ornate objects buried alongside it—could have belonged to a female ruler of La Argar
Is This 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Burial Site the World's Oldest Pet Cemetery?
Excavations show how humans treated cats, dogs and monkeys in first- and second-century Egypt
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
Florida Archaeologists Find 29 Unmarked Graves at Site of Razed Black Cemetery
Authorities moved the historically African American burial ground to make way for a high school and city pool in the 1950s
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
The True History Behind Netflix's 'The Dig' and Sutton Hoo
One of the greatest archaeological finds in British history, the Anglo-Saxon burial changed historians' view of the Dark Ages
Anglo-Saxon Cemetery Found Beneath Demolished University Housing
The find may shed light on life in Britain after the withdrawal of Roman forces in the fifth century A.D.
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
New Legislation Seeks to Protect the U.S.' Historic Black Cemeteries
Now headed to the House, a bill passed by the Senate paves the way for the creation of the African American Burial Grounds Network
Meet the 'Detectives' Documenting New Jersey's Overlooked Black History
Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck have spent more than a decade exploring neglected local stories
Researchers Reveal Mummy's Surprising Contents Without Unwrapping It
Technique described in a new study combines X-ray and CT scans to examine remains without damaging them
Possible 20th-Century Black Cemetery Found Beneath Florida Military Base
Opened in 1941, the MacDill Air Force Base was built over a graveyard where at least 38 people were buried
8,000 Years Ago, a Child in Indonesia Was Buried Without Their Arms and Legs
Ancient humans often modified the bones of their dead as part of funerary rituals
Pet Cemeteries Reveal Evolution of Humans' Relationships With Furry Friends
By analyzing a thousand tombstones, an archaeologist revealed how animals evolved from companions to family in just 100 years
Ancient Egyptian Coffin Opened for the First Time in 2,600 Years
The sarcophagus is one of 59 unearthed at the Saqqara necropolis in recent months
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