Archaeology
Prehistoric American peoples coexisted with giant sloths and mastodons, new evidence suggests
New research from several sites is starting to suggest that people came to the Americas earlier — perhaps far earlier — than once thought.
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Statue discovered at Cleopatra's alleged tomb reveals her true face, scientist claims
An archaeological mission uncovered new artifacts and ceremonial objects from the late Ptolemaic period.
Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum — thanks to billionaire Ken Griffin
The daunting dino, nicknamed Apex and stretching a staggering 27 feet from top to tail, will be displayed for four years beginning Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years longer than previously realized, researchers reveal
The scientists are confident that this helps establish the earliest known close relationships between humans and canines in the Americas.
Oldest US firearm discovered with link to Spanish explorer 500 years ago
"Consultation with experts throughout the continent and in Europe reveal that it is also the oldest firearm ever found inside the continental USA,” one archaeologist declared.
Psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and booze were consumed in ancient Egyptian rituals, study reveals in archaeological first
In an archaeological first, scientists have scraped the organic residue within a 2,000-year-old head-shaped drinking vessel, called a Bes mug, to identify its past contents.
Earliest 'Jesus is God' inscription found — deemed 'greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls'
Scientists are going gaga over the earliest inscription declaring "Jesus is God," claiming that this 1,800-year-old engraving could change our understanding of Christianity.
Ancient Aztec death whistle still terrifies people today, study finds — and you can listen if you're brave enough
When archaeologists blew into these creepy kazoos, they emitted an unearthly, banshee-like shriek similar to a haunted house's sound effect.
These 12,000-year-old stones may finally prove when the wheel was invented, scientists say
The hundred or so mostly limestone pebbles were unearthed at the Nahal-Ein Gev II dig site in Israel.
Discovery at King Tut's mysterious tomb leaves archeologists scratching their heads in confusion
Was Pharaoh Tutankhamun a “cast-off king”? Evidence shows that his shimmering golden death mask was made for someone else.
Stone carving of 10 Commandments is oldest in the world — and could go for up to $2M at auction
This bidding war could go Old Testament.
Egyptian priestess' burial chamber unearthed after 4,000 years
Named Idy, her remains were found in a coffin within another coffin.
Noah's Ark possibly marked on world's oldest map from 3,000 years ago: scientists
Scientists have deciphered the world's oldest map -- and they believe it may lead them to the location of Noah's Ark.
'Real-life vampire' considered so dangerous she was padlocked inside grave with a sickle at her neck: archaeologists
Archaeologists have unleashed grisly new information about how a "real-life vampire" spent her final moments.
Scientists reveal the truth about 'holy grail' cup found at famed 'Indiana Jones' filming location
It was like discovering an alien on the set of "Independence Day."
'Hugely rare discovery' at 'Indiana Jones' filming site: 2,000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons and Holy Grail chalice
The elaborate monument has been featured in several movies, most notably as the site of the Holy Grail in the 1989 film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Face of pharaoh recreated in stunning detail 3,500 years after death
This pharaoh is under wraps no longer.
Remains found beneath Notre Dame after devastating fire may belong to Renaissance poet who died in 1560: scientists
The remains found in a lead sarcophagus underneath Notre Dame two years ago may belong to Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay, who died in 1560.
Archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old Viking treasure in Norway
The University of Stavanger's Museum of Archaeology announced the discovery in a press release published on Wednesday.
Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: 'Exceptionally significant find'
This was an "Extreme Makeover: Early Christianity Edition."