Roman coin hoard discovered by detectorists in Kent
Three metal detectorists unearthed a significant hoard of 1,800-year-old Roman coins in a Kent field. The British Museum is now assessing the historic discovery. Read their incredible story.
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Archaeologists find 'proof' of human activity near Noah's Ark
Scientists discover evidence of human life near the alleged ruins of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, potentially rewriting ancient history. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Boats Go on Public Display
After a 13-year conservation project, three Bronze Age log boats preserved for over 3,000 years will be displayed at Flag Fen Archaeology Park. Discover the ancient secrets of fenland travel.
Bronze Age boats found in Cambridgeshire after 3,000 years
After a 13-year conservation, three Bronze Age log boats discovered near Whittlesey are set for public display at Flag Fen. Discover the secrets they reveal about ancient fenland life.
Egypt intensifies pressure for Rosetta Stone return
The British Museum faces mounting pressure as Egypt launches a fresh campaign for the return of the priceless Rosetta Stone, escalating global debates about colonial-era artefacts.
Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Ancient Green Mummy Mystery Solved by Scientists
Archaeologists unravel the mystery behind a remarkably preserved green-hued mummy from 16th-century Poland, revealing startling copper preservation secrets.
Typhoon reveals ancient Alaskan archaeological treasures
In an extraordinary twist of nature, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok have revealed a significant archaeological discovery on Alaska's western coast, unearthing artefacts that had remained hidden for generations.
Sandi Toksvig investigates Cambridge's medieval mass grave mystery
Television star Sandi Toksvig unveils a chilling Cambridge discovery where archaeologists use crime scene techniques to solve a 900-year-old mass murder mystery.
Mummified cat found guarding King Harold's burial church
Archaeologists uncover perfectly preserved mummified cat deliberately sealed within ancient church walls, believed to be a medieval 'spirit guardian' protecting against evil forces at Harold II's final resting place.
Ancient turf maze discovered in Cumbrian garden
A remarkable archaeological discovery in Cumbria reveals a medieval turf maze hidden beneath a modern garden, offering a fascinating glimpse into Britain's forgotten pastime of spiritual walking meditation.
Ancient Fairy Doors Unearthed in UK Archaeology Discovery
Archaeologists have uncovered three perfectly preserved ancient fairy doors in rural England, challenging our understanding of folklore and ancient belief systems in a remarkable breakthrough.
Experts baffled by Britain's mysterious first drive-thru
Archaeological discovery reveals Britain's pioneering drive-thru restaurant from the 1930s has left historians completely stumped about its sudden closure and mysterious past.
Bronze Age gold treasures revealed in Scotland
National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.
Ancient Mediterranean Coral Reef Discovery Rewrites History
Archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved prehistoric coral reef fossils near Naples, revealing Mediterranean secrets from 20,000 years ago that challenge our understanding of marine evolution.
Ancient Saudi rock art reveals spectacular animal carvings
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Saudi Arabia uncovers vast collection of ancient camel and other animal carvings, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric desert civilizations.
Ancient Colombian Mummies Reveal Stunning Death Masks
Archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved pre-Hispanic mummies with intricate death masks in Colombia's highlands, revealing fascinating burial practices from centuries past.
Chilean Mummies Predate Egypt's by 1,000 Years
Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.
Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast
Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.
Ancient Crosses Emerge from Goodwin Sands Revealing Lost History
A startling archaeological discovery unfolds off the Kent coast as shifting sands unveil ancient stone crosses, offering a tantalising glimpse into a medieval world lost to the sea for centuries.
Student unearths 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon gold pendant
A US archaeology student unearthed a 1,400-year-old gold pendant during a university dig in England, in a discovery experts are calling 'truly significant' for unravelling Anglo-Saxon history.
Ancient 'Jesus Boat' Discovery Rewrites Biblical History
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient
Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
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