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Discovery 22 hours ago

Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago

Archaeologists in Panama have uncovered a gold-laden burial dating back more than 1,000 years at the El Caño archaeological site in Coclé Province. Here are details.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Ancient ceramics, gold unearthed in 1,000-year-old tomb in Panama

New video from the El Caño archaeological site in Panama shows finely crafted ceramics discovered inside a newly excavated tomb dating back more than 1,000 years.

Discovery 1 day ago

Dog walkers trigger archaeological race to preserve 2,000-year-old footprints in shifting sands

Dog walkers discovered rare 2,000-year-old footprints on a Scottish beach, sparking an urgent archaeological race and rescue before winter storms destroyed the site.

Fox News Multimedia Reporters 1 day ago

Rare, historic US documents traveling country on 'Freedom Plane' ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The National Archives has launched a nationwide tour transporting rare founding-era documents to cities across the United States ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Discovery 3 days ago

Construction workers uncover chilling remains at flagship public university, halting project

Construction workers at University of Oklahoma discovered human remains during a building project, prompting an investigation. No criminal activity was suspected.

Discovery 6 days ago

Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare'

A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.

Discovery March 2

Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters

Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.

Discovery March 1

New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue

Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.

Opinion February 28

Our Boeing ‘Freedom Plane’ is bringing founding documents to all Americans

Boeing partners with National Archives to transport founding documents including Treaty of Paris and Declaration of Independence via Freedom Plane.

Media February 27

RFK Jr tells Rogan UK went from home of Magna Carta to dictatorship for speech crackdown

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan that the U.K. has transformed from the Magna Carta's birthplace to a dictatorship over speech restrictions.