- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 29th, 2015
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”
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
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
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
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
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
The sword most likely belonged to a wealthy man
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 29th, 2015
2,400-Year-Old Bongs Made of Solid Gold Found in Russia
They used them to smoke cannabis, also opium
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 21st, 2015
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
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 14th, 2015
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
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 12th, 2015
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
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
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
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
The tomb sits on the outskirts of the small town of Lavau in France's Champagne region, archaeologists say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 10th, 2014
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”
The ship sank over 2,000 years ago in the waters off the coast of the island of Antikythera in Greece