In a recent study, Dr. Linda Boutoille uncovered the first evidence of lost-wax casting of silver objects in Bronze Age Iberia and, to date, Western Europe. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...

Recent discoveries in an archaeological site in Mexico sheds new light into the beginning of the Maya civilization, and how ...

The mysteries of the Lower Pecos cave paintings in West Texas are finally coming to light, courtesy of an intrepid new study.

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 230-foot-long linen cloth crafted in the eleventh century, depicts scenes from William the Conqueror’s invasion of England and his defeat of Harold Godwinson, England’s last ...

In this Q&A, Rogers talks about using her high-profile lawsuit to defend academic freedom amid increasing political scrutiny.

For years, researchers have questioned who created the “band of holes” site in Peru. A new study suggests it was an ancient marketplace.

History doesn’t always reveal its secrets willingly. While most archaeological finds eventually yield their stories through carbon dating and careful analysis, some discoveries resist every attempt at ...

An international research team has created a new map of the Roman Empire — and it expands the ancient road network by more than 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers). "The 200-year research history on ...

Hidden beneath the sea, the ancient world continues to surprise us. In this video, we count down the Top 10 Underwater Archaeological Discoveries of 2025 — from shipwrecks laden with ancient cargo to ...

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Archaeologists excavating some ruins in Turkey unearthed five loaves of Communion bread from 1,200 years ago, officials said. Photo from the Karaman Governorate The summaries below were drafted with ...