Archeology

August 12, 2026

Scientists Finally Date Mysterious Paintings in France’s Font-de-Gaume Cave

Embed from Getty Images For more than a century, ancient art painted inside France’s Font-de-Gaume cave have kept their age a secret. Archaeologists knew the cave, tucked into the limestone cliffs of the Dordogne near Lascaux, held some of Europe’s finest Ice Age art. But they didn’t know when the paintings were made. Now, thanks to modern technology, they do.

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August 3, 2026

France Launches Museum Security Plan After 2,500-Year-Old Gold Necklace Is Stolen

A 2,500-year-old golden necklace has disappeared from a French museum, prompting the government to strengthen security at cultural institutions across the country. On July 24, two thieves posing as tourists entered the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais in Châtillon-sur-Seine during opening hours, smashed the display case holding the famed Vix gold torque, and escaped through the museum’s main entrance.

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June 12, 2026

LEGO Officially Announces a 12,000-Piece Sagrada Família Set, Its Largest Ever

It’s a big week for the Sagrada Família. After finally reaching its full height with the completion of its final and tallest tower, it was announced that the Pope would be inaugurating and blessing the structure during a visit to Barcelona, which would coincide with the centenary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí, whose vision has finally come to life.

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