Some of the biggest mysteries in the realm of archeology don't have to do as much with sites yet to be found and unearthed, but rather how little we know about objects that were found a long time ago.
Constructed in 1723, Old North Church is the oldest surviving church in Boston.
Throughout history, many cultures have looked for help and answers about fertility in religion.
Writing is such a common activity that we rarely stop to think that there was a time when it didn't exist. Now, researchers at the University of Bologna seem to have found a key puzzle piece in the history of the written word, and it all traces back to 6,000-year-old Mesopotamian artifacts.
Situated on England’s southwestern coast, Cornwall is known for its rugged cliffs, breathtaking beaches, and rich history.
Thanks to a digital 3D scan created from over 25,000 high-resolution images, the legendary Endurance shipwreck can be explored like...
Archeologists have made a thrilling discovery in Egypt—one that has been twenty years in the making. The burial chamber of an ancient Egyptian priestess was found in a previously inaccessible section of the necropolis of Asyut. The unusual intricacy of the objects unearthed there is offering researchers new insights about women in power and funeral rites. The biggest findings are two richly decorated coffins made from imported wood that fit into each other.
Archaeologists have finally deciphered the meaning of a series of prehistoric rock art images with the help of local Indigenous...
A centuries-old mystery seems to finally have been solved. Arslan Kaya is a 2,600-year-old monument located in western Turkey.
In the state of Maharashtra, in western India, lies a unique window into the nation’s ancient past and rich cultural heritage. A series of rock carvings known as petroglyphs, estimated to be 12,000 years old, offer priceless insight into the history of the area. Sitting atop small hills in the Konkan region, they've become known as the Konkan petroglyphs.
Nestled in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, Sumer stands as the earliest known civilization.
On November 3, 2024, the Polish Treasure Hunters Association “Husaria” and the Triglav Historical and Research Association descended into the...
