Travel 18 hours ago Ancient treasure found by metal detectorists in 'important' and legendary region Metal detectorists recently unearthed millennia-old treasure in a small European village, according to the Breaza Mures Municipality City Hall in Romania. The silver pieces are tarnished with age.
Archaeology 2 days ago Experts shocked by ancient King Arthur manuscript found tucked inside book: 'Survived the centuries' Historians from the University of Cambridge recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document that depicts the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, with its preservation considered a miracle.
Travel 4 days ago Dozens of ancient skeletons found in heart of bustling city: 'Hard to imagine' In Brussels, Belgium, archaeologists recently uncovered the remnants of an ancient cemetery in a bustling area of the city. The skeletons date back to the Middle Ages.
Travel April 8 Beach walk by man, woman yields ancient weapon discovery bearing 'secrets' from the past Two pedestrians on the beach found a 2,500-year-old dagger in Poland last month, and the Museum of the History of the Kamieńska Land announced the discovery on Facebook on March 30.
Archaeology April 7 Ancient settlement reveals remains of 1,800-year-old dog, baffling experts: 'Preserved quite well' Archaeologists have recently unearthed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on the widespread practice of ritual sacrifice in antiquity.
Archaeology April 4 Excavation near site where Jesus was crucified and buried results in ancient discovery Proof of ancient olive trees and grapevines, consistent with a Bible verse, has been found at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an archaeologist confirms.
Archaeology April 2 Little girl discovers 3,800-year-old amulet with ties to Biblical people during family trip 3-year-old Israeli Ziv Nitzan discovered a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet during a family trip last month at Tel Azeka, according to the IAA.
Travel April 1 Archaeologists uncover proof of ancient biblical battle at Armageddon site: 'Exceptional phenomenon' A team of archaeologists may have discovered evidence of the biblical Battle of Megiddo, where Josiah, the king of Judah, was killed by Egyptian forces in 609 B.C.
Travel March 28 Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.
History March 27 Experts reveal details about a 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved': 'Truly unique' Researchers are beginning to reveal details about St. Teresa of Avila, the 16th-century Catholic saint whose body was found miraculously intact last year.
Travel March 25 Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen' British archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of two-millennia-old artifacts dating back to the Iron Age, thanks to a metal detectorist.
Travel March 15 Veteran-led dig of Revolutionary War battlefield seeks to shed light on history, empower disabled vets The founder of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery spoke with Fox News Digital about a recent veteran-led excavation at Camden Battlefield in South Carolina.
Lifestyle March 2 Archaeologists uncover treasures from 3,000-year-old gold mine in Egypt that 'reveals historical secrets' Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.
Lifestyle February 19 'Demonic' monkey, tweezers and ancient coins uncovered by archaeologists during German church excavation German officials recently announced the excavation of Marienkirche in Gardelegen, which yielded unusual artifacts including tweezers, hundreds of coins and a bronze monkey.
Archaeology February 17 Archaeologists uncover ancient 'city of the dead' in Italy: 'Perfectly preserved' Officials from the Italian province of Trentino announced the recent discovery of a "monumental necropolis" from the Iron Age, dating back over 3,000 years.
Lifestyle February 9 Plumber stumbles across hoard of ancient coins in field: 'Once in a lifetime find' David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, Leicestershire, is auctioning off 50 coins that he found while metal detecting in summer 2023. The hoard dates back to Ancient Rome.
Lifestyle February 6 'Lost site' depicted in iconic Bayeux Tapestry found thanks to revelation of ancient loo Newcastle University recently announced the discovery of King Harold II's residence in Bosham, England.
Lifestyle February 4 Ancient Roman helmet turns up in unusual location: 'Exceptionally rare' Danish archaeologists recently announced the discovery during an excavation of a variety of weapons and armor dating to the Iron Age and ancient Rome.
Digging History February 4 Archaeologists begin restoring ancient temple linked to key Bible figure: 'Reflects greatness' Archaeologists in Egypt are working to restore the Ramesseum, a temple belonging to Ramesses II, an Old Testament pharaoh believed to have interacted with Moses in the Book of Exodus.
Digging History February 4 Metal detectorists discover hoard of priceless gold coins dating back to Biblical times A pair of Dutch metal detectorists uncovered an unusual hoard of Roman and British coins dating back to Biblical times, according to European officials.
Archaeology January 15 Archaeologists dig up 1,600-pound coffin in Roman grave filled with curious material: 'A rare find' An ancient Roman grave filled with white gypsum was found in England, officials announced last week. The material was reportedly used to make plaster.
Archaeology January 15 Hoard of ancient Roman coins perplexes archaeologists: 'Extremely rare' Archaeologists recently concluded their excavation of an area in Luxembourg that contained a hoard of 141 ancient Roman coins, now worth six figures in modern U.S. dollars.
Archaeology January 14 Ancient treasure, dating back 1,000 years, found buried at nuclear plant site: 'Fascinating find' A hoard of early medieval coins, dating back to the 11th century, were recently found at a nuclear construction site called Sizewell C in Suffolk, England.
Archaeology January 7 Metal detectorists stumble across 1200-year-old treasure, unusual Christian artifact in Viking graves Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable treasure from an excavation at the Skumsnes farm in Fitjar last autumn, including priceless Viking jewelry and coins.
Lifestyle January 6 Archaeologists stumped by strange alien-like figurine dating back 7,000 years: 'Raises questions' Polish officials recently announced the discovery of an unusual alien-like clay head, which dates back to the Ubaid period of ancient Mesopotamia. Pottery was also found at the site.
Lifestyle January 5 Ancient treasure, largest of its kind in Israel, found buried in 2,100-year-old kitchen The University of Haifa recently announced that 160 ancient coins depicting Alexander Jannaeus were found during an excavation in the Jordan Valley in December.
Travel January 2 Rare religious cross discovered by child while exploring on school field trip in Jerusalem A 10-year-old found a golden cross while on a class field trip to the village of Ein Karem village in Jerusalem, Israel. The medallion is believed to be 100 to 200 years old.
Digging History December 28 'Extremely rare' ancient oil lamp with 1,700-year-old soot marks discovered buried in Jerusalem A 1,700-year-old oil lamp dating to the Late Roman Empire was found during a dig near the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Lifestyle December 18 Archaeologists discover creepy floor made of bones near red-light district: 'Very special find' Dutch archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an unusual floor made of animal bones in the Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar. It dates back to the early 1600s.
Lifestyle December 18 Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily Italian officials recently announced that the underwater excavation of a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Sicily yielded interesting finds, including prehistoric tools.