Ancient Egypt's Brutal Working Conditions Revealed In New Discovery That Shook Archaeologists
Findings uncovered in the gold mines of Ghozza are shedding a dark light on one of the most powerful ancient civilizations.
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"Mysterious Ancestor" Gave Humans 20% Of Our DNA, But Who Were They?
A new study from Cambridge genetic researchers is unraveling everything we thought we knew about human evolution.
The UK's Highest-Valued Treasure Ever Changed The Country's History
The highest-valued treasure in the UK dates back to the Norman Conquest of England, and it changed the country forever.
Major Discovery Of A Lost Ancient Society Has Archaeologists Speechless
An incredible Neolithic-era society has been uncovered in a place that has excited archaeologists.
Medieval King Arthur Site Turns Out To Be Thousands Of Years Older Than Thought
The story behind a famous landmark in Cornwall, England, is, apparently, wildly inaccurate.
Where Did The Name 'America' Come From? It's Not Where You'd Expect
It all comes down to the Waldseemüller Map of 1507, the first map to print the name “America.”
Why Scientists Are Excited About A Canoe
Why Scientists Are Excited About A Canoe Found On This Beach
Perhaps the most significant find in Polynesian archaeological history has been discovered in the Chatham Islands.
Scientists and anthropologists alike celebrate waka find
One Of The Most Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Cities Is Disappearing Alarmingly Fast
Perhaps among the top historical wonders of the world, this gem in Egypt's rich archeology could disappear due to climate change.
Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Roman Artifact, But Why It Was Buried Is Even Stranger
Researchers have found a Roman brooch in the foundation of an Iron Age house in Scotland, but what was it doing there?
Volunteers Digging A Farm Accidentally Unearth Major Viking Discovery
A volunteer archaeology group recently uncovered remnants of a sizeable late-Viking-age hall at a farmland
A Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Secret Is Discovered In Alaska
Just north of Anchorage, experts found food caches left behind by Indigenous people 1,000 years ago, and it's shedding new light on life in Alaska.
Decapitated 2,000-Year-Old Bog Remains Are Of Someone Unexpected, & The Mysterious Cause Of Death Is Now Known
What was thought to be the remains of a teenage boy is now determined to be something else entirely.
Scientists Surprised By Unexpected Translation On 1,100-Year-Old Treasure That's Solved A Viking Mystery
A fresh translation of ancient runes is causing experts to rethink their view of Viking treasures. Part of the Galloway Hoard (a buried stash of 11 pounds worth of gold and silver named after the Scottish region it was found in), a 1,100-year-old arm bracelet is making waves in the world of linguists, historians, archaeologists, and anyone even remotely interested in Viking history.
Extremely Rare & Unusual Viking Discovery Has Revealed The World's Oldest-Known Rune Stone
Archaeologists in Norway have just released a study that digs into the most ancient rune stone ever found. Published on Feb. 5, 2025, in Cambridge University Press’s Antiquity journal, the research reveals the discovery, history, and potential uses of the Hole rune stone (previously known as the Svingerud rune stone, named after the grave field in the Nordic nation).
This Other "Stonehenge" May Not Be What Experts Thought
New satellite imagery is dislodging long-held assumptions about one of the Middle East’s most famous prehistoric sites. According to a recent study published in the journal Remote Sensing, the Rujm el-Hiri megalithic structure was most likely not used as an observatory for astrological events as was previously thought.
The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In North America Is Changing History
Real-Life Castaway, But Kids: Schoolboys Shipwrecked On A Deserted Island & Were Stranded For Over A Year
Former Dior creative director Marc Bohan dies at 97
French fashion house Dior is mourning the loss of a legendary talent.
The house has announced that former creative director Marc Bohan has passed away at the age of 97. Responsible for conceptualizing many of the house's most memorable womenswear collections for effectively three decades from 1960 to 1989, Dior's longest-serving couturier leaves behind a definitive legacy.
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