Travel 13 hours ago Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50 British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.
Travel 17 hours ago Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.
Ancient Egypt 22 hours ago Ancient Roman military fortifications found in 'strategic location' in Egypt An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, according to officials.
History 1 day ago Pompeii family's desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, providing insight into the ancient disaster.
Travel 1 day ago Researchers uncover the odd reason an 'unusual' mummy survived the centuries Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.
Food-Drink 2 days ago Ancient bedrock kitchens reveal evidence of historical food practices, experts say Groundbreaking research by University of Utah anthropologists shows how ancient people processed certain plants on stone tools in the Northern Great Basin.
Archaeology 2 days ago Strange Viking grave with 'Christian overtones' discovered by perplexed archaeologists: 'Very unusual' Swedish archaeologists uncovered a rare 1,100-year-old Viking coffin grave containing weapons near Linköping, describing their findings as "unusual."
Travel 3 days ago Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant burials from Ancient Rome, along with various other artifacts.
Travel 4 days ago Archaeologists unearth miraculously well-preserved wooden remnant of Ancient Roman town An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's historical significance.
Travel 6 days ago Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.
Travel May 12 Late Bronze Age settlement dating back 3,000 years uncovered amid road work: 'Important discovery' Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement and cremation cemetery dating back 3,000 years ahead of highway construction at Europa Way in northwest Ipswich, in the United Kingdom.
Travel May 11 Archaeologists discover tomb of Egyptian royalty behind false door: 'Unveils new secrets' Archaeologists were amazed to discover that a false door at an excavation site led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty, per the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Travel May 11 Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history' Metal detectorist Marius Mangeac spoke with Fox News Digital about recently discovering a hoard of Ancient Roman treasure in the Romanian wilderness.
Travel May 10 Archaeologists uncover ancient 'factory' used to produce coveted purple dye mentioned in Bible Historians recently shared their findings about an ancient purple dye factory at Tel Shiqmona in modern-day Israel, providing insights into life during Biblical times.
Travel May 9 Second-oldest university in nation reports 'really neat' archaeology find on its grounds Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest structure at William & Mary, the nation's second-oldest university, located in Virginia. The brick kiln dates back to the late 1600s.
Travel May 8 Hikers uncover mysterious gold-filled treasure trove in overgrown field: 'Unusually large' A trove of gold artifacts and other treasures was recently discovered in the Czech Republic, leaving officials puzzled about its origins. The gold coins date back as early as 1808.
Archaeology May 6 Archaeologist sheds new light on astonishing discovery of wrecked slave ships: 'Stranded on the coast' Archaeologist David John Gregory recently spoke with Fox News Digital about the haunting discovery of Danish two slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, in Costa Rica.
Travel May 5 Skull of legendary medieval king may have been unearthed at ruined church: expert Emese Gábor, a facial reconstruction specialist, spoke to Fox News Digital about a recently discovered skull that she believes belonged to Matthias Corvinus, a medieval king.
Travel May 5 Archaeologists find proof of grisly gladiator-lion fight in unexpected tourist destination Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination: the city of York in the United Kingdom.
Archaeology May 3 Archaeologists uncover centuries-old shipwreck beneath historic city: 'Unique source of knowledge' A centuries-old shipwreck was uncovered in a historic neighborhood in Barcelona. Authorities revealed that the deteriorated ship, known as Ciutadella I, was discovered between April 10 and 15.
Travel May 2 Excavators discover prehistoric village beneath future golf course: 'Remarkable journey' Archaeologists were surprised to discover a rare chariot wheel dating back to the Iron Age during an excavation at the future site of a golf course near Inverness, Scotland.
Travel May 1 Haunting slave ships found off coast of national park 300 years later: 'Very convincing' Divers recently identified two Danish slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, during an excavation near Costa Rica. The vessels were shipwrecked in 1710.
Travel May 1 Archaeologists unearth strange head depicting Roman god beneath Catholic basilica The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a "beautiful" stone head dating back to antiquity. It was discovered during the excavation of a fifth-century basilica.
Travel April 29 Ominous letter written by 'prophetic' Titanic passenger sells for shocking six-figure sum at auction A "prophetic" letter penned by Archibald Gracie IV aboard the doomed Titanic on April 10, 1912, has been sold at auction for an impressive six-figure sum.
Travel April 29 Archaeologists uncover massive number of horse skeletons at 'important' Roman military site Archaeologists in Stuttgart, Germany, uncovered over 100 horse skeletons believed to have been part of a Roman cavalry unit. These remains are dated to the second century A.D.
Travel April 22 Archaeologists unexpectedly uncover hundreds of skeletons, medieval church beneath university campus Archaeologists were astonished to uncover hundreds of skeletons while excavating the grounds of a British university, which once hosted a medieval church demolished in the 1650s.
Archaeology April 21 Archaeologists unearth millennia-old lecture hall from 'impressive' ancient high school A Germany university revealed the discovery of an ancient Greek lecture hall in Agrigento, Italy — highlighting important parallels between ancient and modern education.
Archaeology April 20 Long-lost capital of ancient civilization may have finally been uncovered, archaeologists say: 'Unique find' Archaeologists discovered an ancient city in North Macedonia that might be Lyncus, the capital of an ancient civilization. Professor Nick Angeloff spoke to Fox News Digital about the development.
Archaeology April 19 Archaeologists reveal strange inscriptions in Room of the Last Supper in Jerusalem Archaeologists have uncovered a collection of unique, centuries-old inscriptions in a place believed to be the site of the Last Supper, with the graffiti dating back to the Middle Ages.
Travel April 15 Ancient treasure found by metal detectorists in 'important' and legendary region Metal detectorists recently unearthed millennia-old treasure in a small European village, according to the Breaza Mures Municipality City Hall in Romania. The silver pieces are tarnished with age.
