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Discovery 46 mins ago

World's largest medieval cargo ship emerges from its underwater grave off one country's coast

Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. The vessel is in remarkable preservation.

VIDEO 19 hours ago

World's largest cog ship discovered off Denmark coast

Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. (Credit: Vikingeskibsmuseet)

Discovery 1 day ago

'Well-preserved' 5,000-year-old dog buried with bone dagger unearthed in ancient bog

Archaeologists discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Stone Age dog skeleton buried with a 5,000-year-old bone dagger in a Swedish bog southwest of Stockholm.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Stone Age dog buried with 5,000-year-old dagger found in Sweden

Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Stone Age dog skeleton buried with a 5,000-year-old bone dagger in a Swedish bog.

Discovery 1 day ago

Archaeologist believes he's closing in on lost tomb of legendary Egyptian queen: 'Could happen soon'

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass believes he's closing in on Queen Nefertiti's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, calling it the century's greatest find.

Discovery 3 days ago

Stunning remnant from Thomas Jefferson's favorite wine, plus Victorian children's scribbles found in dig

Victorian children's marbles and a school tablet with handwriting were discovered by archaeologists in London, revealing fascinating details about the East End's history.

Opinion 3 days ago

Trump’s ‘small ask’ for Greenland would be the real estate deal of a lifetime

President Trump says he won't use force but calls for immediate negotiations for US to acquire Greenland from Denmark during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos.

Travel 3 days ago

Rare and original American founding documents to fly on Freedom Plane across nation

America's rare founding documents, including the original Declaration of Independence engraving, will travel to eight cities on the Freedom Plane for America's 250th.

Beer 4 days ago

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old beer-like drinks brewed with unusual ingredients

Archaeologists discovered 3,000-year-old beer brewing evidence in western China's Bronze Age cemetery, revealing ancient fermentation processes.

Discovery 4 days ago

Major Roman treasure hoard recovered after detectorist kept it secret for years

A detectorist allegedly waited eight years to report finding 450 Roman silver coins in Germany, officials say. The 2,000-year-old treasure is now a major archaeological hoard.