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Lifestyle 4 days ago

Archaeologists discover creepy floor made of bones near red-light district: 'Very special find'

Dutch archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an unusual floor made of animal bones in the Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar. It dates back to the early 1600s.

Lifestyle 4 days ago

Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily

Italian officials recently announced that the underwater excavation of a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Sicily yielded interesting finds, including prehistoric tools.

Archaeology 4 days ago

Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'

Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."

Ancient Egypt 5 days ago

Archaeologists uncover golden 'tongues' and 'nails' in ancient Egyptian tomb: 'Remarkable area'

Archaeologists recently uncovered intriguing artifacts in an excavation in Egypt, including golden "tongues" and "nails," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Archaeology December 15

Artifact with strange inscription dug up at holy site in Jerusalem: 'Unusual location'

Oldest-known Chinese inscription found in Israel was recently found at the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority. It dates back more than 500 years.

Digging History December 6

Metal detectorist uncovers fragment of Viking sword in the Netherlands

A 10th-century Viking sword fragment was discovered by a metal detectorist scouring a field in the Netherlands. Further research is being done to find out more about the ancient item.

World December 5

12-year-old girl finds ancient Egyptian amulet in Israel

An ordinary family trip turned extraordinary when a 12-year-old girl found what turned out to be an ancient Egyptian amulet dating back 3,500 years.

Digging History December 4

Archaeologists in Denmark discover over 100 weapons from the Iron Age during excavations

Archaeologists in Denmark unearthed what they've suggested is a sacrifice of weapons. The weapons likely belonged to a powerful chieftain thousands of years ago.

Travel December 3

480-year-old firearm discovered in Arizona described by researchers as the 'oldest' found in the US

A bronze cannon, also known as a wall gun, discovered in Arizona is one that researchers believe to be the "oldest firearm ever found within the continental USA."

Archaeology November 30

9-year-old boy finds 60,000-year-old axe at Shoreham Beach in England

A young boy's finding is now on display at the Worthing Museum in England. His accidental discovery turned out to be an ancient axe dating back around 60,000 years.