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May 20

Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'

The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found by angler Christopher Thuss in Lake Michigan, revealing a piece of Badger State history.

May 19

Long-lost J.C. Ames tugboat from 1881 found in Lake Michigan after a century

The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found in the waters of Lake Michigan near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. (Source: Wisconsin Historical Society)

May 19

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

May 19

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

May 19

Ancient Roman military fortifications found in 'strategic location' in Egypt

An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, according to officials.

May 18

Pompeii family's desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation

A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, providing insight into the ancient disaster.

May 18

Abandoned 'Wild West' theme park frozen in time shocks visitor: 'Left to rot'

The eerie remains of two abandoned theme parks still stand in remote regions of Japan. They were discovered and documented by explorer Lukka Bradburn; see the pictures.

May 18

Researchers uncover the odd reason an 'unusual' mummy survived the centuries

Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.

May 17

Ancient bedrock kitchens reveal evidence of historical food practices, experts say

Groundbreaking research by University of Utah anthropologists shows how ancient people processed certain plants on stone tools in the Northern Great Basin.

May 17

Strange Viking grave with 'Christian overtones' discovered by perplexed archaeologists: 'Very unusual'

Swedish archaeologists uncovered a rare 1,100-year-old Viking coffin grave containing weapons near Linköping, describing their findings as "unusual."