Archaeology
Massive 4,000-year-old pits near Stonehenge were carved by neolithic humans, archaeologists say
Research published in the Internet Archaeology Journal found that the pits are man-made and were constructed during the late Neolithic period, making them over 4,000 years old.
Slaves in Pompeii may have been better fed than many free Romans
Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site
Ancient magnetite fossils may be remnants of a natural GPS used by marine creatures
Archaeologists find record-size Ming Dynasty cannon at Great Wall of China
Chinese archaeologists uncovered the largest Ming Dynasty cannon ever found during excavations at the Great Wall’s Jiankou section, alongside rare artifacts and ancient structures.
Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'
The Burtele Foot showed that this species was bipedal but still had an opposable big toe, a feature useful for tree climbing - evidence that it walked upright.
Archaeologists uncover 15,000 unexpected artifacts beneath Tulsa cemetery
A routine search for unmarked graves at Oaklawn Cemetery has instead uncovered 15,000 artifacts that reveal a vivid, unexpected picture of early Tulsa.
Are mummies responsible for NJ Devils' string of injuries? Archaeologists, players weigh in
The strange tale of two mummies discovered beneath the Prudential Center collides with the Devils’ run of bad injury luck this season.
Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show
Archaeologists uncovered 225 inscribed funerary statues beside an unmarked sarcophagus in Osorkon II’s tomb, strengthening the case for two royal burials at Tanis, Egypt.
Saudi Arabia opens Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2025 in AlUla
The event is part of the AlUla Moments schedule, a government-supported initiative aimed at expanding cultural tourism and encouraging deeper engagement with the area’s archaeological heritage.
Fisherman digging for worms uncovers lost hoard of medieval coins
Sofia Andersson, an antiquarian at the County Administrative Board of Stockholm, said the discovery is “one of the largest silver hoards from the early Middle Ages ever found in Sweden.”
Agile and vicious Nanotyrannus was not just a teenage T. rex
Nanotyrannus and Tyrannosaurus both were members of a lineage of meat-eating dinosaurs called tyrannosaurs, but were not the same genus, the researchers said.
Egypt hopes vast new museum by the Pyramids will accelerate tourism revival
Officials believe the Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, alone could draw as many as 7 million additional visitors annually after it opens on Saturday.
Open House: A behind-the-scenes look at Jerusalem
There are 164 tours to prominent buildings, public institutions, private homes, and quaint hideaways nestled in obscure spots around town unbeknownst to the majority of us.
Rare Assyrian inscription unearthed near Temple Mount reveals communication with the King of Judah
The finding provides “direct evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah," according to an excavation expert.
