• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2015
Millennia-Old Weapons, Tools and Jewelry Found in Transylvania

Millennia-Old Weapons, Tools and Jewelry Found in Transylvania

Among the artifacts are pendants, bracelets and brooches

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 28th, 2015
Dozens of Artifacts Recovered from “Titanic of the Ancient World”

Dozens of Artifacts Recovered from “Titanic of the Ancient World”

The Antikythera shipwreck is over 2,000 years old

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 1st, 2015
They're Auctioning Off a Menu from the Last Lunch on the Titanic

They're Auctioning Off a Menu from the Last Lunch on the Titanic

The menu is expected to fetch $50,000 (€44,300)

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 25th, 2015
Archaeologists Dig Out Ancient Greek Palace Near Sparta

Archaeologists Dig Out Ancient Greek Palace Near Sparta

Several artifacts have also been recovered at the site

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 3rd, 2015
Millennia-Old Egyptian Artifacts to Go on Display in Paris, France

Millennia-Old Egyptian Artifacts to Go on Display in Paris, France

The artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2015
2,000-Year-Old Amphora Unearthed in Village in Devon, UK

2,000-Year-Old Amphora Unearthed in Village in Devon, UK

The ancient vessel was recovered from under a Roman road

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2015
Viking Sword Embellished with Gold on Display at Museum in Norway

Viking Sword Embellished with Gold on Display at Museum in Norway

The sword most likely belonged to a wealthy man

2,400-Year-Old Bongs Made of Solid Gold Found in Russia

2,400-Year-Old Bongs Made of Solid Gold Found in Russia

They used them to smoke cannabis, also opium

3.3-Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Predate the First Humans

3.3-Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Predate the First Humans

Researchers admit they have no idea who made and used these ancient stone tools discovered in northwestern Kenya

Gold Treasure Recovered from Centuries-Old Tomb Unearthed in China

Gold Treasure Recovered from Centuries-Old Tomb Unearthed in China

Archaeologists say the treasure comprises gold bracelets, hairpins and a fragrance box, all engraved with gems

Egyptian Mummies Exposed as Fakes Made from Sticks, Mud and Eggshells

Egyptian Mummies Exposed as Fakes Made from Sticks, Mud and Eggshells

The forgeries are the work of ancient craftsmen who sold animal mummies to folks who wanted to offer them to the gods

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 20th, 2015
Asia and the New World Traded Centuries Before Columbus Was Even Born

Asia and the New World Traded Centuries Before Columbus Was Even Born

Investigation delivers yet another blow to Christopher Columbus' reputation as the discoverer of the New World

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2015
Regular Joe Playing Around with Metal Detector Finds Roman-Era Grave

Regular Joe Playing Around with Metal Detector Finds Roman-Era Grave

Even cooler, grave, estimated to date back to around 200 AD, came complete with bronze jugs, coins and other artifacts

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 9th, 2015
Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt

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

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2015
2,500-Year-Old Tomb of Long-Lost Celtic Prince Unearthed in France

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

Artifacts Found at the Site of an Irish Castle Are Centuries Old

Artifacts Found at the Site of an Irish Castle Are Centuries Old

Archaeologists found the artifacts in a washing pit hidden under a floor, say they date back to 350 years ago

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 10th, 2014
Stunning Artifacts Recovered from Shipwreck Dubbed the “Ancient Titanic”

Stunning Artifacts Recovered from Shipwreck Dubbed the “Ancient Titanic”

The ship sank over 2,000 years ago in the waters off the coast of the island of Antikythera in Greece

 
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