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October 12, 2017

Bronze arm found at Antikythera shipwreck

A graceful bronze arm that was once attached to a statue dating to the first century was recently recovered from a famed shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera.

October 12, 2017

Ax linked to Ötzi the iceman found north of the Alps

Archaeologists found a copper blade in Switzerland that's just like the ax Ötzi the famous "Iceman"was carrying when he died.

October 12, 2017

3,200-year-old stone inscription tells of Trojan prince, sea people

A 3,200-year-old stone slab with an inscription that tells of a Trojan prince and may refer to the mysterious Sea People has been deciphered, archaeologists announced on Oct. 7.

October 5, 2017

New discovery hints at still further treasures hidden at famous shipwreck

The ship bound for Rome sunk in 1BC and was first discovered off the coast of Greece in 1900.

October 4, 2017

Was Santa Claus' grave discovered? Experts may have found final resting place of St. Nicholas

Archaeologists may be close to finding the grave of St. Nicholas beneath a church in southern Turkey.

October 4, 2017

US museum will stop showing soldier's mangled skull

Private Thomas Hurdis' death in October 1917 was a grisly one.

October 3, 2017

Eccentric Jeremy Bentham's severed head to be displayed as scientists look for clues of autism

Philosopher Jeremy Bentham's severed head will put on display for exhibit, with scientists also looking to see if the famed eccentric may have had autism.

September 28, 2017

Paul Revere family outhouse may have been uncovered in Boston

Archaeologists in Boston have made a fascinating discovery – a centuries-old outhouse that may be linked to the family of Patriot Paul Revere.

September 27, 2017

Archaeologists find tunnel that may emulate underworld

What would make the discovery of a secret passageway under Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon even more intriguing?

September 27, 2017

From royal statue to Revolutionary War battle: The amazing journey of 'melted majesty' musket ball

A historic Revolutionary War musket ball that was likely melted from a toppled statue of King George III has gone on display in Philadelphia.