Archaeology
Peek to the past The world’s oldest cave painting was just discovered — and it could rewrite the origins of human history
It was created by blowing pigment over a hand pressed against the rock — like a prehistoric finger painting.
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Researchers find world's oldest poisoned arrowheads coated with toxins from deadly, onion-like plant
The world’s oldest poisoned arrows - dating back 60,000 years - have been identified.
Ancient Christian monastery complex reveals lives of Byzantine monks before Arab conquest
The buildings were used for a variety of purposes, from mealtimes to "industrial activities" that kept the site running.
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of man who lived 6,000 years ago — and survived a brutal lion encounter
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a young man who lived 6,000 years ago — and survived a brutal encounter with a lion.
Dad unearths rare diamond during family trip in Arkansas state park -- thanks to Siri search
A Texas man unearthed an unexpected treasure during a family trip this winter — all thanks to his sons and his wife's Siri search.
Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past uncovered while digging wind farm project
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a long-lost medieval village, thanks to pre-construction excavations for an offshore wind farm project.
Gold treasure survives 1,400 years at ancient Christian monastery
Israeli archaeologists recently unearthed ancient gold at a former Christian monastery in the Judean Desert.
1,400-year-old skull with mysterious flat top found in ancient village, startling archaeologists
The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.
Ancient 'pleasure boat' discovered near palace ruins tied to history's most controversial queen
Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient Egyptian "pleasure boat" near the ruins of Cleopatra VII's lost palace in Alexandria's royal harbor.
Did Noah's Ark really exist? Pottery fragments found near Biblical boat site provide evidence of human settlement
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Expert rewrites Christmas history with reveal of astonishing new Three Wise Men claim
They're more than just some plastic figurines in your mall manger scene.
Limping dinosaur's twisted path puzzles paleontologists 150 million years later
Paleontologists may have uncovered the traces of a dinosaur that may have been limping, thanks to fossilized footprints preserved in stone for over 150 million years.
Timeline of human's discovery of fire shattered with 400,000-year-old revelation
Scientists recently discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making by humans — and it's far older than scholars previously believed.
Was King Tut on drugs? Jars buried with young pharaoh solves mystery about ancient Egyptian society
This redefines "high" society.
Archaeologists discover new secrets from final moments of iconic, bloody battle
Culloden was also the last pitched, large-scale battle fought on British soil, cementing its significance in modern British history.
Melting mountain reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility — that still smells like reindeer
An ancient reindeer trap and weapons recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists and giving them a glimpse into mountain life 1,500 years ago.
Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field
A metal detectorist in Norway recently found a striking depiction of Jesus Christ in a grassy meadow — a gilded figure that dates back over 900 years.
Prehistoric artifacts found amid search for long-lost castle in Northern Ireland
Nearly 250 schoolchildren — some from a girls' Lego construction team — and 35 adult volunteers helped search for the once-magnificent structure that has eluded archaeologists so far.
Park rangers discover 'unusual' pile of bones on iconic Scotland hill after a wildfire
A grouping of bones was found near one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks — and officials aren't sure how the bones got there.
High schooler discovers 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil on first day of dig
Aidan Connor, a senior at Cheshire Academy in New Haven County, found the ancient bone in Red Lodge, Montana, this summer, according to a news release from the academy.
Wisconsin divers find trove of ancient canoes in an underwater 'parking lot'
Lake Mendota cache represents only known collection of ancient canoes found in Wisconsin waters.