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January 24, 2026

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)

January 24, 2026

'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.

January 23, 2026

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.

January 23, 2026

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.

January 22, 2026

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.

January 21, 2026

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.

January 21, 2026

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.

January 21, 2026

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.

January 21, 2026

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.

January 19, 2026

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.