Discoveries
'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
Henrietta Lacks' Virginia Hometown Will Build Statue in Her Honor, Replacing Robert E. Lee Monument
Lacks' unique cancer cells were taken without consent and used for medical breakthroughs
Unearthed Near Stonehenge, This Toolkit Was Used for Goldwork 4,000 Years Ago
The toolkit was discovered in 1801—but until recently, researchers didn't understand its purpose
For 158 Years, a Cézanne Portrait Hid Behind a Still Life of Bread and Eggs
While examining the painting, a museum employee had a hunch—and called for an X-ray
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Fusion Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Clean Energy
This process that powers stars is still decades away from widespread use on Earth
Necklace Unearthed in Medieval Woman’s Grave Is a 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery'
Researchers say the woman may have been an early Christian leader with a large fortune
Woman’s Name and Doodles Found Hidden in 1,200-Year-Old Religious Manuscript
The name may point to an abbess who lived in Kent at a time when few women could read or write
Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Snacks in Sewers Beneath the Colosseum
Spectators at Rome’s ancient amphitheater enjoyed olives, figs, nuts and more
Metal Detectorist Finds Medieval Wedding Ring in Near-Perfect Condition
Discovered five inches underground, the rare 14th-century artifact could sell for $47,000
Archaeologists in Norway May Have Found a 700-Year-Old Shipwreck
The vessel is located 1,350 feet below the surface of Lake Mjøsa
You Can Own a Piece of Forrest Fenn's Treasure
The valuable artifacts, hidden in the Rocky Mountains for more than a decade, are going up for auction
Roman Coins, Long Considered Forgeries, May Be Authentic After All
Using modern imaging technology, researchers argue that the coins were once in circulation
How Did This 600-Year-Old English Coin End Up in Newfoundland?
Minted under Henry VI, it may be the oldest English coin discovered in Canada
Archaeologists Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Odeon in Crete
The dig at the remote site is the first in more than 50 years
Researchers Find Living Clam Thought to Have Gone Extinct Thousands of Years Ago
While looking for sea slugs in California, a marine ecologist came across the tiny, ten-millimeter mollusks
Archaeologists Find 24 Bronze Statues, Preserved in Tuscan Spa for 2,300 Years
The discovery provides insight into the transition from Etruscan to Roman rule
This 'Crude Imitation' of Rembrandt Is Actually the Real Deal
Researchers say that the famous artist himself painted "The Raising of the Cross"
Rare Emerald Discovered in 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Could Sell for $70,000
Proceeds from the sale will go toward humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Archaeologists Unearth First-of-Its-Kind Roman Watchtower in Morocco
The military fortification was discovered near the ancient city of Volubilis
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