Archaeology & History Were Stonehenge’s Builders Inspired by the Moon? The notion that the moon’s movement was built into Stonehenge’s layout has long been a subject of academic debate. By Richard Whiddington, May 1, 2024
Archaeology & History Stone Sculpture of a Roman ‘Giant’ Unearthed at Ancient Fort in Germany The new find completes another artifact unearthed more than a century ago. By Vittoria Benzine, May 1, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: Cleopatra’s Long-Lost Tomb The Egyptian queen may rest in the ancient city of Alexandria, which now lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean. By Adnan Qiblawi, Apr 12, 2024
Archaeology & History A Dining Room With Stunning Wall Murals Unearthed in Pompeii The murals feature characters and scenes inspired by the Trojan War. By Verity Babbs, Apr 11, 2024
Archaeology & History Ancient Cave Art Is Discovered Alongside Dinosaur Footprints in Brazil A study claims that the petroglyphs were positioned so as not to disturb the 100-million-year-old tracks. By Adnan Qiblawi, Apr 9, 2024
Archaeology & History A Painstakingly Reconstructed Ancient Roman Helmet Goes on Display The helmet goes on view alongside accompanying finds, such as coins and ingots. By Adnan Qiblawi, Apr 8, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: Was Leonardo’s ‘Leda and the Swan’ Lost, or Never Completed? No one alive has seen the work in person, but traces of it are scattered throughout history. By Vittoria Benzine, Apr 8, 2024
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
