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Discovery 21 hours ago

World's oldest poisoned arrowheads were coated with toxins from deadly onion-like plant, researchers say

The world's oldest poisoned arrows, dating back 60,000 years in South Africa, have been identified by archaeologists. The finds reveal Stone Age hunting techniques.

Discovery 1 day ago

Ancient Christian monastery complex reveals lives of Byzantine monks before Arab conquest

An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently discovered in Egypt's Sohag Governorate. The finds reveal the details of Byzantine-era monastic life, officials said.

Discovery 2 days ago

Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city

French Quarter artifacts from the Fire of 1788 and the Fire of 1794 were discovered during a $9 million water main project on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.

Discovery 4 days ago

Arson destroys 'iconic' Scottish church, uncovering historic time capsule beneath the ruins

A Scottish church destroyed by arson and mourned by the community revealed a hidden time capsule from the 1960s — offering a glimpse into the congregation's past.

Discovery 6 days ago

Hundreds of mysterious old shoes wash up on beach during cleanup, baffling officials

Hundreds of mysterious, old-fashioned shoes washed up on Ogmore Beach in Wales, baffling local officials who are pondering two theories about the shoes' origin.

Opinion January 12

WILLIAM BARR: Supreme Court needs to stop Louisiana grift against energy firms

Supreme Court considers controversial Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuit against energy companies in case dating back to World War II defense production.

Discovery January 12

Ancient man survived brutal lion attack, suffered lifelong damage: 'Extremely rare'

Archaeologists discovered a 6,000-year-old skeleton showing healed lion attack wounds. The ancient man survived the brutal encounter as a teenager and lived for months afterward.

Discovery January 10

Archaeologists unearth chilling 16th-century gallows where rebels were hanged and displayed

Archaeologists in France uncovered a chilling 16th-century gallows — where Protestant rebels were executed during the turbulent Reformation era in Europe.

Health January 10

Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

Discovery January 10

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' kids scream with excitement after finding 2,000-year-old coins in West Bank cave

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' children made an exciting archaeological discovery, unearthing ancient coins dating back over 2,000 years during a family tour.