Archaeology
Incredible medieval home visited by legendary kings is for sale — but there’s a catch
The property, called St. John’s Jerusalem, was originally used by a group of warrior monks called the Knights Hospitallers.
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Bizarre 12-sided object dating to Roman Empire baffles scientists
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Workers discover 18th-century vessel in medieval 'Game of Thrones' city
Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat.
Denver dino museum makes a find deep under own parking lot, Like ‘a hole in one from the moon.’
Denver Museum unearths rare dino fossil under its own parking lot.
Researchers discover oldest domesticated dog breed in Greenland
It gives new meaning to dog years.
Rare Christian cross, Viking treasures unearthed -- revealing 'fascinating insights' to past
The hoard, dating back roughly 1,000 years, was found on the shores of the Schlei, an inlet in the Baltic Sea.
Sinkhole in fashionable part of historic city uncovers massive medieval building
Archaeologists in a historic city recently came across the remnants of an expansive medieval hospital.
Archaeologist uncovers 'persuasive' evidence of true location where Jesus turned water into wine
A historian believes he's found the location of Jesus Christ's first miracle – and has newfound evidence to back it up.
Utility workers uncover 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru’s capital
Utility workers excavating trenches to expand the network of natural gas pipelines in Peru’s capital have uncovered a pre-Inca mummy approximately 1,000 years old, barely 20 inches from the surface.
Archaeologists unearth ancient sarcophagus showing Hercules getting drunk: 'Unusual perspective'
Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game.
Archaeologists unearth foundation of 1760s schoolhouse for black children near famed college
Archaeologists uncover foundation of 1760s black schoolhouse in Virginia.
Secret tomb linked to King Midas discovered — and it's oozing 'a high level of wealth': scientists
Archaeologists have discovered an 8th-century tomb in Turkey that is potentially connected to King Midas -- and contains rare artifacts and cremated remains of a high-ranking individual.
Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts beneath 13th century medieval church
Archaeologists recently uncovered "sensational" artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into monastic life in the 18th century.
Fossilized 'Dragon Man' skull clears up baffling 'mystery' behind early humans: scientists
The skull, unearthed nearly a century ago, has led to new revelations in the study of human evolution.
Biblical carving discovered near US has experts wondering about possible link to Jesus' death
Archaeologists spent seven years trying to decipher what this message translated to.
Famed captain's lost ship Endeavour discovered after 250 years, ending mystery
Researchers with the Australian National Maritime Museum have discovered Capt. Cook's famous lost ship Endeavour, closing the book on a maritime mystery that has endured for 250 years.
Gold coin collection discovered behind a wall after owner's death sells — for nearly $4 million
What's in your wall-et?
US soldiers' remains found at historic Revolutionary War landmark are revealed to be from a completely different era
Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of skeletons at Colonial Williamsburg – but the skeletons weren't from the Revolutionary War.
Shipwreck mystery solved as lost vessel resurfaces 140 years after tragic sinking
Explorers have discovered the legendary wreck of the SS Nantes -- closing the book on a longtime mystery.
Archaeologists uncover never-before-seen tombs of ancient Egyptian officials — here's what they found
The discovery comes on the heels of several recent exciting finds in Egypt.
Gold watch lost in Lake Michigan shipwreck 165 years ago returns home
When the Lady Elgin sank on Lake Michigan in 1860, British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram was lost to the deep, but 165 years later his pocket watch has returned home.