Archaeology & History Greek Archaeologists Uncover a 1,800-Year-Old Marble Head of Apollo The major discovery follows a Hercules statue found last year. By Richard Whiddington, Apr 6, 2024
Archaeology & History French Archaeologists Excavate a 600-Year-Old Castle Beneath a Historic Town The elaborate structure encompassed a defensive tower, a moat, drainage pipes, and several staircases. By Richard Whiddington, Apr 5, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Stunning Heist of Ireland’s Crown Jewels The tale features royal jewels, bumbling aristocrats, and no less than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. By Richard Whiddington, Apr 4, 2024
Archaeology & History These Rare Aztec Manuscripts, Long in Private Hands, Were Just Acquired by Mexico The artifacts are bound for Mexico’s National Library of Anthropology and History. By Vittoria Benzine, Apr 3, 2024
Archaeology & History An Ancient Roman Villa Turns Up in a U.K. Housing Development The discovery includes a rich hoard of artifacts from coins to lead scrolls. By Adnan Qiblawi, Apr 2, 2024
Archaeology & History A New Study on a 16th-Century Shipwreck in Portugal Reveals Its Valuable Cargo The ship was carrying a trove of pewters and ceramics. By Vittoria Benzine, Apr 1, 2024
Archaeology & History A 650-Year-Old Papal Seal, Unearthed by a Polish Metal Detectorist, Stumps Researchers It is the third such artifact found in the region. By Tim Brinkhof, Mar 31, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Missing Panels of the Bayeux Tapestry The origins of the tapestry are shrouded in mystery, as is the loss of at least eight feet of the embroidered work. By Tim Brinkhof, Mar 30, 2024
Archaeology & History The Site of a Proposed Intel Plant Sits Atop Neolithic Burial Mounds The ground dates back 6,000 years. By Richard Whiddington, Mar 28, 2024
Archaeology & History Archaeologists in Egypt Uncover a 4,000-Year-Old Tomb With Rare Inscriptions The 4,000-year-old mastaba was built for a royal administrator and his priestess wife. By Tim Brinkhof, Mar 28, 2024
Archaeology & History Artifacts From a Bronze Age Settlement Dubbed ‘Britain’s Pompeii’ Go on View Must Farm was occupied for less than a year before it was destroyed by fire. By Adnan Qiblawi, Mar 27, 2024
Archaeology & History An Ancient Construction Site, Complete With Cement Recipe, Is Discovered in Pompeii The find offers insights into the building techniques used in ancient Rome. By Verity Babbs, Mar 26, 2024
Archaeology & History A New Species of Ancient Amphibian Is Named After Kermit the Frog The inch-long fossil has been in the collection of the Smithsonian since its discovery in 1984. By Verity Babbs, Mar 25, 2024
Archaeology & History Clues in an Old Logbook Lead Archaeologists to a Lost British Shipwreck The ship was found off the coast of Florida. By Richard Whiddington, Mar 23, 2024
Archaeology & History Long-Lost Shells Collected by Captain Cook on His Final Voyage Go on View The collection of endangered shells has survived being thrown into a trash heap. By Vittoria Benzine, Mar 22, 2024
