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The forgotten 14th colony: St Augustine showcases its revolutionary history ahead of America's 250th

June 12, 2026

The forgotten 14th colony: St Augustine showcases its revolutionary history ahead of America's 250th

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, St. Augustine, Florida, is honoring its legacy as the oldest city in the continental United States.

Ancient palace discovery challenges the myth behind Sparta's rise to power

June 8, 2026

Ancient palace discovery challenges the myth behind Sparta's rise to power

New historical research challenges Sparta's founding myth, suggesting the ancient warrior state did not start out through conquest, as experts have long believed.

Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem

June 1, 2026

Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem

Archaeologists uncovered a mysterious ancient tunnel in Jerusalem near sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah, but so far its purpose remains unknown.

Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery

May 31, 2026

Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery

Rare Tyrian purple dye, once worth three times the price of gold, has been found on textiles in Roman infant burials in York dating back to the third century A.D.

Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt

May 31, 2026

Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt

Offering a rare glimpse into ancient Mesopotamian beer culture and daily life, researchers unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt on a cuneiform tablet.

Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters

May 30, 2026

Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters

University of Waterloo researchers used DNA from skeletal remains to identify four sailors from the ill-fated Franklin expedition's Arctic crew. Here are details.

Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual'

May 29, 2026

Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual'

Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered two rare 2,500-year-old bronze neck rings inside an ancient burial site, calling the find highly unusual.

Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find 'important' ancient sanctuary

May 28, 2026

Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find 'important' ancient sanctuary

While building a highway near Venice, construction crews in Italy accidentally discovered a pre-Roman sanctuary dating back to the fifth century B.C.

Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'

May 27, 2026

Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'

Norway's largest Viking coin hoard features 2,970 silver coins minted in England and Germany, reflecting foreign influence on the late Viking economy.

Rare 1,700-year-old relic accidentally uncovered during child’s hunt stuns archaeologists

May 25, 2026

Rare 1,700-year-old relic accidentally uncovered during child’s hunt stuns archaeologists

During a visit to the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert in Israel during a show-and-tell trip, an 8-year-old boy found a 1,700-year-old Roman relic on the surface.