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‘Lady of Cao’ Moche elite burial is revealed to involve a sacrice of her close relatives in a new st
Explore the top archaeological discoveries of 2024, including human skeletons in Brazil, Roman beds
Described as ‘in the top echelons’, an elite level sixth-century Anglo-Saxon sword with silver-gilt
A Viking Age burial site in Norway reveals treasures and international connections. Learn about the
CT scans of a Roman armor hoard near Bonn reveal civilian contributions to military repairs, highlig
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 mummies with gold tongues, reflecting ancient beliefs abo
Gift-giving has become a strong tradition of Christmas. Research shows it originated in Africa and h
A third century silver amulet with an inscription praising Christ excavated in Germany offers the ea
An ossuary said to have once held the remains of James, the supposed brother of Jesus, has gone on d
Beneath Iraq’s sands lies Dar-Shukkin, a 2,700-year-old Assyrian marvel! A magnetometer revealed a v
On Christmas Eve, a large asteroid will pass by the Earth at a relatively close distance. But there
In 1519, the Totonacs allied with Cortés, shaping Mesoamerican history. Known for stunning cities, a
A study of ancient bacterial DNA from pre-Columbian America has shown that syphilis originated in th
Ancient prophecies have intrigued us for centuries—whether marking the end of a cycle or a golden er
Turkish historians have found the location of the Battle of the Granicus, where Alexander the Great
Archaeologists in Crimea have uncovered stunning gold and silver jewelry from the 5th-6th centuries
Have archaeologists uncovered the real tomb of Saint Nicholas, the figure who inspired Santa Claus,
Researchers have published a new study claiming that Stonehenge was built by early Neolithic farming
Researchers have discovered a 35,000-year-old ritual complex in Manot Cave, Israel, offering the ear
Evidence of a Bronze Age massacre in Britain reveals violent ‘othering,’ butchery, and cannibalism,
