- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2015
Yet Another Millennia-Old Tomb Discovered in the City of Luxor in Egypt
The tomb was built during the time of Ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty for a man named Sa-Mut and his wife
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 10th, 2015
Millennia-Old Mummies Are Liquefying, Turning into a Black Ooze
Scientists say the ancient mummies are degrading because of an increase in the humidity of the air they are exposed to
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 9th, 2015
Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt
The odd statuettes, together with plenty of other ancient figurines and precious objects, were recovered from a pit
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 7th, 2015
2,500-Year-Old Tomb of Long-Lost Celtic Prince Unearthed in France
The tomb sits on the outskirts of the small town of Lavau in France's Champagne region, archaeologists say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 6th, 2015
Terror Group ISIS Destroys Ancient Archaeological Site in Iraq
Islamic State fighters used heavy vehicles to bulldoze the ancient city of Nimrud, pillaged whatever was left standing
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 5th, 2015
Ancient Town and Burial Complex Unearthed in Greece
Archaeologists say the settlement was established in Neolithic times, survived well into the Bronze Age
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 4th, 2015
Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Finds Monster WWII Battleship
The wreckage of the Japanese WWII battleship, dubbed Musashi, was found resting on the floor of the Sibuyan Sea
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 4th, 2015
Tomb Unearthed in Egypt Belongs to the Gatekeeper of the God Amun
The tomb dates back to roughly 3 millennia ago, was built to honor a nobleman named Amenhotep and his wife
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 3rd, 2015
Mysterious Woman Found Buried in Lead Coffin Next to King Richard III
The elderly woman was of high status, archaeologists suspect she was one of the benefactors of the Grey Friars friary
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 2nd, 2015
This House in Nazareth Might Be the Place Where Jesus Grew Up
The house was built sometime in the 1st century, both the Byzantines and Crusaders thought it to be Jesus' home
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2015
These 3,300-Year-Old Shrines Once Served to Tell the Future
The shrines, excavated close to the town of Gegharot in Armenia, were used to predict things that would happen
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 19th, 2015
Millennia Ago, Neanderthal Women Were in Charge of Household Chores
Archaeologists find evidence Neanderthal women made clothes while the men carved and sharpened stone tools
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 18th, 2015
Thousands of Ancient Gold Coins Recovered from Israelian Waters
The coins, believed to have been forged about 1,000 years back, were found by divers exploring an ancient harbor
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 13th, 2015
Richard III Was Killed by Sword or Spike Thrust Upwards into His Brain
The weapon penetrated the monarch's neck, moved upwards into his brain and stopped when it hit his skull
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 11th, 2015
Researchers Study Centuries-Old Indian Sword Made of Steel
The sword measures 75 centimeters (nearly 30 inches) in length, dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 4th, 2015
1,500-Year-Old “Gospel of the Lots of Mary” Finally Deciphered
Evidence indicates the ancient document once served to guide people who needed help overcoming all sorts of trouble
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 3rd, 2015
We Humans Have Been Consuming Magic Mushrooms and Other Psychoactives for Millennia
Archaeological evidence indicates humans discovered some of the psychoactive substances still in use today eons ago