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May 19, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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."

May 16, 2025

Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings

A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant burials from Ancient Rome, along with various other artifacts.

May 15, 2025

Archaeologists unearth miraculously well-preserved wooden remnant of Ancient Roman town

An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's historical significance.

May 13, 2025

Trump's $400M Qatar jet gift follows long history of unusual presidential presents

From Lincoln's elephants to Trump's luxury jet, US presidents have a long history of receiving foreign gifts. But it is not without legal and ethical controversy.

May 13, 2025

Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.