History - Page 26

September 15, 2025

Ancient estate tied to group in the Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel recently uncovered an "impressive" 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate in Kafr Qasim, featuring a magnificent mosaic floor and olive press.

September 14, 2025

Archaeologists make 'significant' discovery near biblical pool where Jesus healed a blind man

Archaeologists discovered a nearly 2,800-year-old dam near Jerusalem's Pool of Siloam, the biblical site where Jesus healed a blind man as noted in the Gospel of John.

September 12, 2025

Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts

Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.

September 11, 2025

Archaeologists stunned by rare medieval shoes and bags hiding under capital city

Norwegian researchers unearthed thousands of well-preserved leather objects from the 13th-15th centuries in Oslo's Bjørvika district, revealing insight into medieval fashion.

September 8, 2025

Man, grandson discover possible 19th-century shipwreck in Florida

A Florida man says he and his grandson found wooden remains of a possible 19th-century shipwreck in the Gulf Coast village of Aripeka.

September 8, 2025

Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator

Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.

September 7, 2025

World's oldest known nursing home, discovered in ruins of ancient Christian city, dates back 1,600 years

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly near the Sea of Galilee, believed to be the world's oldest nursing home.

September 7, 2025

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of autumn amusements and federal firsts.

September 6, 2025

Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree

British archaeologists recently discovered Isaac Newton's mother's 17th-century house near Woolsthorpe Manor, uncovering artifacts, including thimbles, buttons and tableware.

September 5, 2025

Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.