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Rare royal artifact linked to influential king-turned-saint uncovered after decades missing

April 25, 2026

Rare royal artifact linked to influential king-turned-saint uncovered after decades missing

Missing since the 1980s, an 11th-century wax seal of Edward the Confessor was found in the French National Archives by a Ph.D. student, according to officials.

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years

April 24, 2026

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years

Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.

Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years

April 23, 2026

Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years

Archaeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park located the grave of a 19th-century Army private, the only known service member buried inside Fort Jefferson.

Researcher believes Noah's Ark found in Turkey after new underground scans

April 22, 2026

Researcher believes Noah's Ark found in Turkey after new underground scans

Researchers in Turkey say fresh scans revealed tunnels inside a debated formation near Mount Ararat, bolstering claims the site may be Noah's Ark.

Revolutionary War artifacts unearthed at site of infamous colonial American heist: 'Very surprised'

April 22, 2026

Revolutionary War artifacts unearthed at site of infamous colonial American heist: 'Very surprised'

In this year of America's 250th birthday, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered British gunflints, coins and the foundation of a treasury robbed by the Doan Gang in 1781.

Rare Roman mosaic shows woman battling wild animals in the arena, researcher says

April 21, 2026

Rare Roman mosaic shows woman battling wild animals in the arena, researcher says

An ancient Roman mosaic reportedly depicts a woman confronting a leopard, marking the first known visual representation of a female beast-fighter.

Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic'

April 20, 2026

Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic'

Park rangers on Sable Island, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, believe they found the Swift, a vessel that sank in 1812 with a British frigate.

Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback

April 19, 2026

Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback

American Airlines unveils collectible trading cards for passengers as part of its centennial celebration, available from pilots on select flights.

'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first

April 19, 2026

'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first

Archaeologists uncovered around 450 medieval cannonballs at a Belgian construction site, calling the discovery in Nieuwpoort "highly unusual." Here are details.

New book on archaeological evidence for Jesus rockets to top of bestseller list

April 19, 2026

New book on archaeological evidence for Jesus rockets to top of bestseller list

A new bestselling book argues 10 archaeological discoveries, including the Shroud of Turin, verify biblical accounts of Jesus' life and resurrection.