Archaeologists Say a Mystifying Group of Ancient Monuments in Saudi Arabia Suggests the Existence of a Prehistoric Cattle Cult

Archaeology & History

Archaeologists Say a Mystifying Group of Ancient Monuments in Saudi Arabia Suggests the Existence of a Prehistoric Cattle Cult

The massive monuments were built at a time when the land was covered in verdant green plantlife.

By Sarah Cascone, May 4, 2021

Archaeology & History

Engineers Will Reconstruct the Colosseum’s Arena Floor, Allowing Visitors to Stand (and Take Selfies) Where Gladiators Once Fought

The Colosseum hasn't had a floor since 19th-century excavations unearthed a network of tunnels and chambers underneath the arena.

By Sarah Cascone, May 3, 2021

Archaeology & History

Archaeologists Have Identified the Only Known Example of a Pregnant Mummy

Call her an expectant mummy.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 30, 2021

Archaeology & History

Saudia Arabia Reveals Its $15 Billion Masterplan to Turn the Ancient City of AlUla Into a Global Culture Hub

The government hopes to build museums to turn the city into a major tourism destination.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 30, 2021

Archaeology & History

Archaeologists Have Discovered 110 Tombs From Three Different Eras of Ancient Egyptian History in the Nile Delta

Scholars are now trying to determine whether and how the people of one period absorbed the traditions of another.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 29, 2021

Archaeology & History

Dozens of Angry Archaeologists Say a Planned Renovation of the Acropolis Will Degrade the World Heritage Site

The planned work will conceal and devalue the site, they say.

By Artnet News, Apr 28, 2021

Archaeology & History

Early Humans Lived in This South African Cave 2 Million Years Ago, Making It the World’s Oldest Home, Archaeologists Say

See photos of Wonderwerk Cave here.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 27, 2021

Archaeology & History

Researchers Have Uncovered Yet Another Secret of the Dead Sea Scrolls, This Time Using Artificial Intelligence

The scrolls, it seems, were written by two different hands.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 22, 2021

Archaeology & History

After a Decades-Long Search, Archaeologists Have Uncovered the Childhood Home of Underground Railroad Leader Harriet Tubman

The long-lost cabin belonged to Tubman's father.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 21, 2021

Archaeology & History

A Stunning Archaeological Discovery Suggests the Maya Had Direct Contact With Another Civilization More Than 800 Miles Away

A high-tech discovery reveals that the ancient Mesoamerican kingdom of Teotihuacan may have a settlement in the Maya city of Tikal.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 21, 2021

Archaeology & History

Amateur Metal Detectorists Found This Completely Creepy Medieval Skull Ring in Wales Buried With a Cache of Rare Treasures

The treasure trove includes gold and silver coins, decorative objects, and jewelry that once belonged to upper-crust Welsh society.

By Caroline Goldstein, Apr 13, 2021

Archaeology & History

Archaeologists Have Discovered the Lost Pleasure City of Luxor, Long Fabled as the ‘Egyptian Pompeii,’ Stunningly Preserved in Time

The city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III, King Tut's grandfather.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 9, 2021

Egypt Just Held an Astonishing, Real-Life Mummy Parade Though the Streets of Cairo to Celebrate the Opening of a New Museum—See Photos Here

The mummies were transported in oxygen-free nitrogen capsules.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 5, 2021

Archaeology & History

Just in Time for Easter, a Family of Burrowing Bunnies Accidentally Made a Major Archeological Discovery on a Welsh Island

These industrious rabbits have provided valuable assistance when it comes to the archeological record of Skokholm Island.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 1, 2021

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