Scientists uncover traces of lethal plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads from South Africa, pushing back the earliest evidence of poisoned arrows by tens of thousands of years. Discover the ancient hunting secrets.
Traces of lethal plant toxins found on Stone Age arrowheads in South Africa reveal the oldest direct evidence of poisoned arrows, pushing back the known history of complex hunting by tens of thousands of years.
An amateur metal detectorist who faked a major Roman find with an eBay purchase walks free with a suspended sentence. Read the full story of the deception that fooled experts.
A near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, one of only three known in Britain, has been unearthed in a 'remarkable' hoard in West Norfolk. Discover the details of this historic find.
A 'hugely significant' collection of 2,000-year-old Iron Age artefacts, including a near-complete Celtic battle trumpet, has been discovered in West Norfolk, reshaping our understanding of ancient British culture. Read the full story.
Step into a Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius. Discover the captivating and eerie ruins of Herculaneum, where history is preserved in astonishing detail.
Step into ancient Herculaneum, a Roman city preserved by volcanic ash in 79 AD. Discover its haunting beauty, stunning mosaics, and why it rivals Pompeii. Plan your visit today.
Researchers in Turkey claim new archaeological finds at the Durupınar site, dating to 3000 BC, could be 'proof' of Noah's Ark. Discover the evidence and the ongoing scientific debate.
Archaeologists in Co Antrim begin a huge project to recatalogue and repackage tens of thousands of historical artefacts, including a 4,000-year-old log boat. Discover how this improves preservation and global research access.
Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered a unique 4th-century mosaic board game, offering fresh insights into ancient Mayan culture and gaming practices. Discover the details.
Archaeologists in Guatemala discover a first-of-its-kind mosaic board game from the 4th century AD, shedding new light on ancient Maya gaming and culture. Read the full story.
A farmer's plough uncovers a lost 4,000-year-old burial chamber on the Isle of Bute. New analysis reveals details of two Bronze Age individuals in Scotland's state-of-the-art facility. Read the full story.
Dr Jess Thompson becomes Scotland's inaugural osteoarchaeology curator, overseeing 2,500 ancient remains. Discover how this new role will transform research and ethical curation.
A forgotten Bronze Age burial site on the Isle of Bute, rediscovered by a farmer, has yielded the remains of two individuals. New analysis at Scotland's state-of-the-art facility is uncovering their 4,000-year-old secrets.
A 2,000-year-old fingerprint found on a preserved boat may reveal the origins of ancient sea raiders who attacked a Danish island. Could this unlock the mystery? Read the full story.
A new study reveals a teenage boy from 6,000 years ago survived a lion attack in Bulgaria for months, highlighting early human compassion and social care. Discover the incredible story.
Archaeologists reveal a teenage boy from 6,000 years ago survived a lion mauling for months, offering profound insights into Neolithic social care and community support in ancient Bulgaria.
Italian archaeologists have unearthed a vast 4,500-year-old Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra, featuring a roof for astronomical observation. Explore the stunning find.
Archaeologists have finally excavated a 4,500-year-old temple to the sun god Ra near Cairo, revealing a public calendar and a residential conversion. Discover the secrets now.
Two new Rome metro stations, set to open in 2025, have become museums showcasing archaeological finds from their construction. Discover the history unearthed beneath the city.
Rome has finally opened its long-awaited Metro C line station beneath the Colosseum, showcasing unearthed Roman artefacts. Discover how this engineering feat blends ancient history with modern transport.
Archaeologists in Egypt have solved a decades-old mystery by using 225 funerary figurines to identify the tomb of Pharaoh Shoshenq III. Discover the astonishing find.
Archaeologists discover a highly gendered Stone Age society in China, with evidence of separate male and female sacrificial rituals 3,800 years ago. Read the full study.
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo battles time to document Sudan's heritage as war destroys museums and ancient artefacts. Discover how you can support preservation efforts.
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo is in a desperate race to create an online database of Sudan's cultural heritage before the ongoing war erases it completely. Discover how you can help preserve ancient history.
New DNA research reveals domestic cats arrived in Britain with Roman legions 2,000 years ago. Discover how feline companions conquered the world in evolutionary terms.
Archaeologists reveal Easter Island's iconic moai statues were carved by individual families, not a central authority. Explore the groundbreaking research that rewrites history.
Archaeologists uncover pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable find revealing ancient burial customs.
Jeremy Clarkson installs colossal metal car park at his Oxfordshire pub to protect ancient Viking burial site, sparking local fury and planning battle. Discover the full story.
Groundbreaking research shows dogs were remarkably diverse over 10,000 years ago, challenging beliefs about modern breeding. Discover the ancient origins of man's best friend.