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Discovery February 6

Haunting ancient battle trumpet unearthed in landscape tied to legendary queen

Archaeologists discovered a rare Celtic battle trumpet possibly tied to Queen Boudica's tribe in Norfolk, England — one of only three known from Britain.

Opinion February 6

I infiltrated radical groups 40 years ago. Leftists are desperate for martyrs

Congressional testimony from 1980s exposes how revolutionary organizations put activists in danger to create media outrage and public sympathy.

Discovery February 5

Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential

Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.

Media February 4

White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus amid reports of new statue celebrating explorer

White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus as reports emerge that President Donald Trump plans to install a statue of the Italian explorer on White House grounds.

Discovery February 3

Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle

Archaeologists uncovered an elite Anglo-Saxon site near Yorkshire that belonged to Harold Godwinson, England's last Anglo-Saxon king killed at the Battle of Hastings.

Discovery February 2

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground limestone well. It's believed to date to the Al Capone era.

Discovery January 31

Long-lost shipwreck resurfaces on Jersey Shore as officials warn against disturbing the ruins

A 19th-century shipwreck emerged from the sands at Island Beach State Park in New Jersey, revealing the wooden remains of the Lawrence N. McKenzie. Officials urge restraint.

Discovery January 30

Chinese cowboys worked ranches in the American West for decades: Archaeologists find new clues

An archaeological team uncovered surprising evidence of Chinese cowboys at an historic Oregon ranch, revealing untold stories of immigrants in the American West.

Discovery January 29

Syphilis-linked bacteria circulated in the Americas thousands of years before Columbus: study

Ancient DNA from 5,500-year-old remains in Colombia reveals syphilis-related bacteria existed some 3,000 years earlier than previously known, says a new study.

Discovery January 28

Archaeologists uncover long-lost basilica tied to legendary father of architecture

Archaeologists in Italy discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary Roman engineer and architect who wrote "De architectura."

Discovery January 27

Archaeologists uncover eerie Anglo-Saxon 'sand bodies' at nuclear power station site

Archaeologists uncovered a rare Anglo-Saxon "princely" grave with two men and a horse at an England nuclear site, revealing ancient elite burial practices.