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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.
A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker in their backyard that went missing during WWII bombings in Italy. Thanks to an anthropologist's keen eye, the ancient artifact is finally heading home.
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.
Ancient Roman parents broke mourning laws to honor infants who died, preserving babies as young as one month old in elaborate gypsum burials reserved for society's elite. The discovery proves parental love transcended social rules 2,000 years ago.
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.
Winter storms at Studland Beach in England revealed a remarkably preserved 17th-century Dutch merchant ship that sank in 1631. The wooden timbers, buried for nearly 400 years, showcase craftsmanship so impressive that original wooden pegs still hold the ship together.
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.
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a stunning 2-kilometer ceremonial road built by the ancient Chimú civilization, revealing how they wove farming, faith, and community into one sacred landscape. The discovery includes a massive temple platform and over 100 hectares of organized farmland dating back nearly 1,000 years.
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.
A sting operation targeting antiquities thieves unexpectedly uncovered an ancient workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. The discovery offers a rare window into daily life and religious practices from 2,000 years ago.
A sting operation against antiquities thieves in Jerusalem accidentally uncovered an ancient industrial workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims traveling to the Second Temple. Five suspects confessed after being caught red-handed with tools in the underground cave.
Scientists traced Vietnam's gleaming black teeth tradition back 2,000 years, discovering ancient people used iron-rich mixtures to achieve the coveted look. The stunning beauty practice still thrives across Southeast Asia today.
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.
Workers installing a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands discovered two Iron Age roundhouses up to 3,000 years old, along with rare decorated clay and ancient burial sites. The find is revealing how our ancestors lived, worked, and honored the dead thousands of years ago.
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