Mysterious prehistoric monument uncovered in "unprecedented" discovery
The purpose of the enigmatic structure, which possibly dates to the Neolithic period, remains unclear.
Metal detectorists find "incredible" artifact depicting Alexander the Great
The object, which has been described as a "spectacular" find, is thought to date to around the year A.D. 200.
Beautiful statue's head unearthed in "thrilling" ancient city find
The head, which dates back to around 1,800 years ago, is thought to depict the Greco-Roman god Apollo.
Neanderthals "more human" than generally assumed, says living space study
Traditionally, experts assumed that Neanderthal behavior was less complex than that of our own species.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Archaeologists reveal rock art may depict people singing while high
Ancient carvings in Peru's Toro Muerto depicting dances and singing were possibly made by hallucinating artists.
Archaeologists discover lost medieval settlement and "unique" Roman finds
The medieval settlement is thought to date to the 11th to 13th centuries, but there is also older evidence of Roman activity at the site.
Prehistoric ritual sacrifice practiced for at least 2,000 years revealed
Researchers uncovered the brutal tradition after finding the remains of two women who appear to have been sacrificed between 4000 B.C. and 3500 B.C.
Archaeologists think ancient South Americans may have kept foxes as pets
An extinct species of fox was found buried alongside more than 20 humans from over 1,500 years ago.
Archaeologists solve mystery of medieval silver coins
A team of experts analyzed coins minted between A.D. 660 and 820, casting new light on the economies of medieval Europe.
Shipwreck mystery teased by divers' helmet discovery
This type of helmet, thought to date to between the 15th and 17th centuries, was commonly used by infantry.
Archaeologists discover massive prehistoric henge in 'rare' find
The ancient earthwork is one of the largest ever discovered in eastern England, researchers say.
Archaeologists find ancient campsite left by New Mexico's earliest settlers
"This site marks a pivotal moment in shedding light on the area's history and its early inhabitants," an Air Force official said.
Archaeologists reveal "impressive" Roman villa with mysterious lead scrolls
Discoveries from the complex, which likely belonged to "very wealthy" individuals, include hundreds of coins and miniature axes.
Vikings may have practiced body modification as "rite of initiation"
Teeth filing and skull deformation are examples of body modification customs that were practiced during the Viking Age.
Face of Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago revealed
Researchers extracted DNA from the emperor's remains for a study, which shed light on his appearance.
Archaeologists reveal "Paleolithic holy trinity": Water, elephants, rocks
Researchers discovered that locations where humans made tools were right next to elephant migration paths.
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old ice skate
The artifact, likely made from horse bone, would have helped medieval people get around during the winter months.
"Remarkable" rock art and dinosaur footprint site "like no other"
The "outstanding" site features mysterious prehistoric rock engravings and dinosaur footprints that date back 140 million years.
Secrets of "extraordinary" prehistoric site likened to Pompeii revealed
The Bronze Age settlement, dated to around 850 B.C., was destroyed by a catastrophic fire when it was less than a year old.
Metal detectorist unearths "extraordinary" rare medieval artifact
Only 15 objects of this kind have been found in Europe to date, with most examples originating from Germany.
Archaeologists unearth early medieval stone coffins from below city streets
Researchers found a number of sarcophagi thought to date between the 6th and 8th centuries and one that may be even older.
Archaeologists discover 174 tombs dating to China's Warring States period
This period in the first millennium B.C. was marked by warfare between various feuding Chinese kingdoms battling for dominance.
Preserved human brains from 12,000 years ago among thousands in new archive
The brains in the archive belonged to all manner of individuals, including Egyptian royalty, British monks, Arctic explorers and victims of war.
Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old burial mounds at future Intel site
The site, where the U.S. tech firm is planning to build two superconductor factories, also contains an intriguing cattle burial.
WWII artifact wrapped in potato sacks mysteriously found in remote peat bog
The object was discovered by a contractor who was conducting peatland restoration works, but its origins remain unclear.
I'm excavating Alexander the Great's city—we've made important discoveries
Deep in Alexandria's ancient royal quarter are the ruins of Alexander the Great's civilization—and we're making very important discoveries.
Mysterious 1,800-year-old statue of 'rather beautiful Roman lady' uncovered
"I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face," worker Greg Crawley said of finding a Roman marble head.
Marine archaeologists discover ten shipwrecks, including one from Roman era
Among the objects found during the research project was a prehistoric vessel dating to the third millennium B.C.
Metal detectorist finds "medieval pilgrim's badge" used to ward off evil
The tiny artifact features a depiction of what appears to a be a dragon or a basilisk—a mythological serpentlike creature.