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Archaeologists used thermal drones to uncover a complete ancient Roman city near Italy's famous Appian Way, revealing streets, a forum, and a hidden theater. The 2,000-year-old discovery shows how modern technology is rewriting ancient history.
Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
Workers repaving a square in Croatia's historic Dubrovnik just uncovered a 2,000-year-old stone sarcophagus dating back to Late Antiquity. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient lives hidden beneath one of Europe's most beloved UNESCO cities.
Stone Age humans carved complex symbols into mammoth figurines and tools 40,000 years ago that match the information density of the world's first known writing system. The discovery suggests our ancestors had the mental capacity for written language far earlier than anyone imagined.
Ice Age humans carved complex symbol sequences into ivory figurines 40,000 years ago that rival early writing systems in sophistication. New research reveals these weren't random decorations but structured information storage that predates formal writing by tens of thousands of years.
Archaeologists just uncovered stunning red frescoes at a Roman emperor's villa near Pompeii, and visitors can now tour the active dig site. The vibrant paintings, including a peacock preserved for nearly 2,000 years, reveal secrets about ancient Roman life.
Ancient crosses and dots carved into Stone Age figurines show the same complexity as early Mesopotamian writing, revealing our ancestors may have been communicating sophisticated ideas tens of thousands of years earlier than we thought. This discovery rewrites what we know about human communication.
Archaeologists in Panama have unearthed a stunning tomb filled with ancient gold ornaments, offering a rare window into a sophisticated civilization from 1,000 years ago. The discovery ranks among the most significant archaeological finds in Panama's recent history.
Archaeologists in Panama have discovered an ancient tomb packed with gold treasures that reveals how powerful leaders lived and were honored a millennium ago. The find ranks among the country's most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Archaeologists in Venezuela just uncovered a massive petroglyph complex that could be 8,000 years old, featuring ancient symbols of the sun, water, and ancestral spirits. The discovery is reshaping what we know about early human creativity in South America.
Swiss and Indian researchers discovered a Tamil name inscribed in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, suggesting ancient civilizations were far more connected than we thought. The finding points to a vibrant network of trade and cultural exchange spanning Africa, the Mediterranean, and India thousands of years ago.
A Scottish beach revealed ancient human and animal footprints from the Roman Empire era after recent storms, giving researchers just 48 hours to document them before the sea washed them away forever. Local walkers and university scientists raced against brutal weather to capture this fleeting glimpse into Iron Age life.
Two dog walkers stumbled upon ancient human and animal footprints on a Scottish beach after storms shifted the sand. Archaeologists raced against violent weather to preserve the rare 2,000-year-old discovery before the sea destroyed it forever.
Five suspected thieves led authorities to an ancient stone vessel workshop from the Second Temple period. What started as a crime bust became one of Jerusalem's most significant recent archaeological finds.
A couple walking their dogs after a storm discovered ancient Roman-era footprints on a Scottish beach, sparking a race to document the prints before the tide erased them forever. The site vanished within days, but not before revealing a glimpse of life 2,000 years ago.
When fierce storms battered Scotland's coastline, they uncovered a rare archaeological treasure: 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints frozen in time. A team of archaeologists raced against wind, waves, and sand to preserve this fleeting glimpse into ancient life before the sea claimed it forever.
Twenty-two massive granite blocks from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been lifted from the Mediterranean seafloor, giving scientists their first chance to understand how one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built. Researchers are now digitally reconstructing the monument block by block, creating a 3D model that could one day project a hologram of the lighthouse over Alexandria's harbor.
Egypt is seeing a 20% jump in tourism as the world's largest single-civilization museum finally opens its doors. The Grand Egyptian Museum now showcases 100,000 artifacts near the Giza Pyramids after two decades of construction.
Scientists discovered a complete Stone Age hunter's toolkit perfectly preserved for 30,000 years in the Czech Republic. The rare find offers an intimate glimpse into how one person survived the Ice Age.
A historic path walked by Jesus and first-century pilgrims has opened to visitors for the first time in two millennia. The perfectly preserved Pilgrims' Road in Jerusalem gives tourists a chance to step back into biblical times.
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