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Stone Age Blue Pigment Discovery in Germany

Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals Stone Age people created durable blue paint using complex methods, challenging our understanding of prehistoric technology and artistic sophistication.

Giant 'Terror Beast' Worm Fossil Discovered in Greenland

Palaeontologists have discovered fossilised remains of a colossal, carnivorous worm that dominated the oceans 518 million years ago. The Timorebestia, or 'terror beast', rewrites our understanding of early marine predators.

Archaeologists in Egypt have made a stunning discovery, unearthing a 3,000-year-old coffin containing a perfectly preserved mummy, challenging previous beliefs about mummification practices in the era.

18/09/2025 18:10

20-Million-Year-Old 'Hell Ants' Found in Ethiopian Amber

A stunning amber discovery in Ethiopia reveals 20 million-year-old 'hell ants' and termites in perfect 3D preservation, offering an unprecedented window into prehistoric insect life.

Archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery in Egypt, unearthing a magnificent solid gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope from the 10th century BC. The pristine artefact offers a rare glimpse into the opulence of ancient Egyptian royalty.

18/09/2025 10:42

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.

Groundbreaking translation of a 2,600-year-old papyrus fragment provides the oldest-known extra-Biblical reference to Jerusalem, offering stunning archaeological support for the historical accuracy of the Old Testament.

15/09/2025 17:33

Ancient Britons smoke-dried bodies in mummification breakthrough

Groundbreaking discovery by Scottish archaeologists reveals ancient Britons used sophisticated smoke-drying techniques for mummification, rewriting our understanding of Bronze Age burial practices.

Archaeologists in France discover a devastating Stone Age burial site containing the remains of two women and a toddler, revealing violent tribal conflicts 8,000 years ago.

11/09/2025 05:08

NASA finds 'clearest sign of life' on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the most compelling evidence for potential life on Mars yet, discovering a mysterious gas that on Earth is exclusively produced by living organisms.

A stunning archaeological discovery in Egypt has revealed a 2,000-year-old cup inscribed with what experts believe is the world's earliest known reference to Jesus Christ, rewriting the history of early Christianity.

09/09/2025 12:49

A stunningly preserved Roman tomb discovered in Albania challenges previous assumptions about the extent of the Empire's influence in the region, revealing a 'time capsule' of ancient life.

08/09/2025 12:05

A stunning archaeological discovery in a British peat bog has revealed a perfectly preserved prehistoric axe and a trove of 5,000-year-old artefacts, offering an unprecedented window into our ancient past.

08/09/2025 07:35

Cerne Giant's Colourful Sibling Discovered in Dorset

Archaeologists unearth evidence of a second, vibrantly coloured chalk hill figure near the iconic Cerne Abbas Giant, rewriting Dorset's ancient history and sparking fresh debate.

Pompeii Victim's Brain Turned to Glass by Vesuvius Heat

Groundbreaking research uncovers the horrifying fate of a Pompeii victim, whose brain was vitrified by the volcano's extreme heat, offering a chilling snapshot of the 79AD disaster.

A woman was left stunned after discovering a mysterious 'rock' in her garden was actually a rare Roman-era artefact, with experts valuing the ancient treasure at a small fortune.

03/09/2025 08:40

Archaeologists in Peru have made a breathtaking discovery: a intricately painted mural dating back 4,000 years, offering an unprecedented glimpse into one of South America's earliest and most mysterious civilisations.

02/09/2025 06:50

A stunning 1,300-year-old mural depicting a youthful Jesus Christ has been discovered in the ruins of an ancient Egyptian city, challenging long-held beliefs about the spread of early Christianity.

01/09/2025 14:44

Ancient Peruvian Necropolis with 1,000-Year-Old Graves Unearthed

Archaeologists in Peru have made a stunning discovery, unearthing a vast ancient burial site with over 1,000-year-old human remains that could rewrite the history of the pre-Inca Ychsma culture.

A stunning archaeological breakthrough on the shores of the Sea of Galilee has unearthed the long-lost Church of the Apostles, believed to be built over the home of Peter and Andrew.

29/08/2025 02:44

Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.

Biblical-Era Weapon Factory Discovered in Israel

A stunning archaeological discovery in Israel's Jordan Valley has uncovered a 'flint blade factory' dating back to the early Biblical era. Experts reveal this site, active 3,000 years ago, produced deadly stone weapons potentially used by the Israelites,

5,500-Year-Old Neolithic Tomb Unearthed on Scottish Island

Archaeologists have made a breathtaking find on the Scottish Isle of Arran, unearthing a perfectly preserved Neolithic tomb dating back an astonishing 5,500 years. The ancient burial site, hidden for millennia, offers an unprecedented window into Scotland

Archaeologists have made a breathtaking discovery in Egypt's Eastern Desert: a lost metropolis from the era of Moses, complete with a sphinx, challenging historical timelines and rewriting ancient history.

26/08/2025 09:27

Roman Legion Fortress Unearthed in Moldova, Rewriting History

A stunning discovery in Moldova reveals a Roman legionary fortress, challenging long-held beliefs about the extent of the Empire's influence in Central and Eastern Europe.

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

A stunning discovery in France reveals the skeletons of 40 'pit warriors' from 6,000 years ago, offering a grim and unprecedented window into Neolithic warfare and ritual.

21/08/2025 13:53

Lost Maya Megalopolis & Superhighways Discovered in Jungle

A groundbreaking LiDAR survey has revealed a sprawling, interconnected network of nearly 1,000 Maya settlements, including 417 cities, linked by 110 miles of ancient superhighways. This discovery in northern Guatemala rewrites the history of the ancient c

Ancient Christian cross unearthed in Abu Dhabi sands

Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have discovered a stunning 1,400-year-old Christian cross, providing the earliest evidence of a long-lost Nestorian Christian community on the islands of the UAE.