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February 3, 2017

17th-century shopping list discovered in UK attic

His real name is Jim Parker, but you can call him Jimdiana Jones.

February 2, 2017

Hitler's 'device of destruction' could fetch $300,000

The telephone Adolf Hitler used to bark out orders that led to the deaths of millions is going on the auction block.

February 1, 2017

Researchers say long-lost continent lies beneath Indian Ocean island

A long-lost continent once sitting between India and Madagascar now lies at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, according to a report published Tuesday.

January 31, 2017

Grisly find: Roman-era man may have had tongue cut out

A man who lived some 1,500 years ago may have had his tongue cut out, though archaeologists, who found his remains buried with a flat rock in his mouth, are not sure the reason for the possible amputation.

January 30, 2017

Buried treasure: Ancient grave found brimming with jewels

An Iron Age tomb brimming with treasures fashioned out of gold, bronze and amber was recently uncovered after lying undisturbed by the Danube River for nearly 2,600 years, archaeologists report.

January 27, 2017

Scientists discover 'alien' insect in amber from 100 million years ago

The alien-looking insect, which had a bizarre head and long thin legs, likely crawled around on trees.

January 27, 2017

Long-lost Dark Age kingdom discovered in southern Scotland

A team of archaeologists and volunteers has found the location of a long-lost early medieval kingdom in southern Scotland.

January 24, 2017

Researchers uncover new clues about Mayan civilization's collapse

Researchers uncover new clues about Mayan civilization's collapse

January 23, 2017

Stunning fossil discovery: Giant otter was size of wolf

Millions of years ago, a wolf-sized otter swam around ancient swampy China, scientists have discovered.

January 20, 2017

A farmer's story of moles could have led to lost city

Stuart Wilson says people thought he was crazy when he gambled $39,000—his life savings—on a 4.6-acre field in Wales.