A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
In a remarkable fusion of tradition and science, Mexican families collaborate with archaeologists to uncover centuries-old family histories through skeletal remains, blending Día de los Muertos customs with modern research.
Archaeologists make stunning discovery of complete Roman-era settlement near Giza plateau, rewriting history of the iconic pyramids site
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.
Archaeologists make extraordinary discovery of 15th-century bronze cauldron containing 170 silver coins in Swedish woodland, revealing fascinating medieval trade secrets.
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
A major archaeological excavation is underway to recover the wreckage of a heroic RAF pilot's plane that crashed during a training mission in 1944, offering closure to his family after eight decades.
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals a massive T-shaped underground structure in Egypt, drawing comparisons to secret military bases and ancient mysteries.
For the first time in 20 years, visitors to Athens can witness the magnificent Parthenon completely free of restoration scaffolding, marking a historic moment for the iconic ancient temple.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of catastrophic destruction at Tall el-Hammam site, matching biblical descriptions of divine judgement against ancient cities.
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
A simple harvest reveals centuries of secrets as potatoes emerge from English soil carrying fragments of pottery, clay pipes, and forgotten memories of rural life.
An amateur metal detectorist's stunning discovery in the Scottish Borders has revealed a rare Bronze Age silver hoard that's challenging historical assumptions about ancient Scottish metallurgy.
National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.
A German tourist's spiritual awakening leads to the return of a priceless ancient marble fragment to Greece, solving a 20-year archaeological mystery in a remarkable act of conscience.
Claudia Sheinbaum makes historic move to reframe controversial figure Malinche as a survivor and diplomat ahead of taking office
A 2,000-year-old Roman headstone, mistaken for a decorative garden piece for years, has been identified by archaeologists in a remarkable transatlantic discovery.
Construction workers in New Orleans make stunning discovery of 2,000-year-old Roman artefact, rewriting conventional understanding of transatlantic history and leaving archaeologists astonished.
A remarkable Roman-era headstone dating back 2,000 years has been discovered in New Orleans, creating an archaeological mystery about how it crossed the Atlantic.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals ancient ivory box featuring earliest known depiction of Jesus's resurrection with confirming Bible inscription
Remarkable 500-year-old drawings discovered during restoration work at Canterbury Cathedral offer fascinating glimpse into medieval life and worship.
Plans to refurbish the late Queen's cherished church have been unexpectedly suspended after workers uncovered human remains identified as a controversial 19th-century preacher, throwing the £300,000 renovation into disarray.