Archaeology
Science recreates Biblical fire to reveal secret of Jerusalem's destruction
Scientists have studied the charred remains from an elite building that burned down to gain insight into the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E.
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"Beautiful" water-nymph marble statue found in ruins of Roman baths
The delicate statuette, thought to have been of religious significance, was found in a very unusual location: the garbage heap.
Very rare medieval pocket sundial discovered
It's believed the ancient clock came from the late medieval period, and belonged to an order called the Brethren of the Common Life.
Perfectly preserved Roman glassware recovered from 2,000-year-old shipwreck
The cargo on board the wreckage consisted almost entirely of glass, and holds valuable clues into its voyage.
Mystery of crusader's sword found at bottom of sea finally solved
The sword was found to be encrusted in several centuries' worth of sand and shells, needing X-rays to visualize what the sword truly looked like underneath.
Archaeologists find remains of children and babies in "Cholera graveyard"
Archaeologists in Quebec City have so far uncovered a dozen skeletons and expect to find more as street excavations in the area continue.
Archaeologists make "significant discovery" of ancient pygmy hippo fossils
It is the first time that such a "high concentration of pygmy hippopotamus fossils" has been found in Greece, one of the paleontologists said.
Skeleton of disabled teen with bracelet puzzles archaeologists
The skeleton, which must be more than 300 years old, shows the teenager had spina bifida, a congenital defect of the spinal column.
Scientists decode ancient script that has puzzled scholars for 70 years
The decipherment of the mysterious writing system, which was in use from around 200 B.C. and 700 A.D., has revealed a previously unknown language.
Buried 500-year-old gold coins hidden by monk "in danger" discovered
Besides the coins, archaeologists have uncovered numerous artifacts dating from the 13th to 16th centuries during recent excavations at a former monastery.
Metal detectorists find medieval treasure trove buried in forest
The nearly 5,000 coins are believed to date back to the 1500s.
Mysteries of Ancient Egyptian artworks revealed after 3,000 years
Chemical imaging techniques have provided a glimpse of what lies under the visible surface of two ancient paintings.
Study says humans were in Americas thousands of years earlier than thought
Researchers say they have found evidence that giant sloth bones were modified by prehistoric humans in central Brazil 25,000 to 27,000 years ago.
Stone knives discovered in ancient Maya city near sacrificial altar
Archaeologists found 16 knives made from flint and obsidian of a type that were used in sacrifices by the ancient Maya.
Gateway to ancient city abandoned thousands of years ago discovered
At its peak the Iberian city of Ullastret is thought to have housed more than 6,000 people but may have been abandoned as a consequence of the second Punic war.
Rare Iron Age jewellery and knife found in prehistoric grave
The grave was found to contain rare traces of textiles, thought to be a cloth bag that cremated remains were buried in.
Archaeologists find Ice Age axe so large it's difficult to pick up
"We're not entirely sure why people were making these massive handaxes as they seem too big to be easily used," archaeologist Letty Ingrey told Newsweek.
Was skeleton of a giant man battling a serpent discovered in a Taiwan cave?
Mysterious remains of what looks like a giant human wrestling a similarly huge snake appeared in a viral clip from a TV news segment.
Exceptional ancient weapons from historic Roman battle uncovered
Archeologists found decapitated human heads as well as swords that are thought to have been left over from the Battle of Lyon that took place in 197 A.D.
Viking sword in ancient grave unearthed under family home
"At first I thought 'is this for real?,'" archaeologist Joakim Wintervoll told Newsweek.
Ancient dog paw prints found near Roman fort
Most likely, the dogs that left the prints lived near a tile workshop, which produced roofing material for local houses in Roman times.
Woodpecker fossil from 200,000 years ago found in 'staggering' condition
The fossil was found preserved in rock in a stone quarry, and is now on display in a local museum.
Ancient "Mayan ritual" human bone discovered in underwater cave
A canoe, found among bone fragments from a number of species, including humans and armadillos, may have been used by the ancient Mayans for ritual purposes.
Burial site with dozens of skeletons dating back 1,300 years discovered
Archaeologists found around 80 graves dating back to the 7th century AD, containing skeletons buried with barely any clothes on.
Ancient marble slab revealing Roman emperor's "secret" journeys discovered
Engravings discovered etched into white marble, in the ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica, describe Hadrian's movements in detail.
Four-hundred-year-old boat that sailed after the Aztec Empire's fall found
The remains of the boat were discovered at the site of a former lake that has now vanished.
Neanderthals cannibalized juveniles, archaeologists discover
Cannibalism does not appear to have been widespread among Neanderthals but evidence from a site in Spain shows that among some groups it was more common.
Lost Maya city with pyramids discovered hidden deep in the jungle
The ancient settlement was likely an important center in the region during the Classic period of Maya civilization—around 250-1,000 A.D.—according to experts.
Extremely rare medieval sword in "outstanding condition"
The sword was found in Amiens, France, and was discovered alongside surprisingly well-preserved organic matter including leather and wood.
Ancient Maya "deity of death" sculpture unearthed in Mexico
The limestone statuette shows an emaciated figure with a nose ring and skull mask and dates back to between 200 and 600 A.D.