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Experts finally solve mystery of teenage Revolutionary War soldier 246 years after his death

July 22, 2026

Experts finally solve mystery of teenage Revolutionary War soldier 246 years after his death

DNA analysis has identified Private John Pumphrey, a teenager from a prominent Maryland family who died at the Battle of Camden in South Carolina in 1780.

WATCH: Smithsonian history museum director stumbles over basic questions on sex: ‘I’m not sure’

July 21, 2026

WATCH: Smithsonian history museum director stumbles over basic questions on sex: ‘I’m not sure’

Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped when Rep. Nancy Mace pressed her on gender questions tied to drag queen displays at the museum.

Startling mystery revealed in centuries-old royal tombs at powerful queen's monastery

July 21, 2026

Startling mystery revealed in centuries-old royal tombs at powerful queen's monastery

Several royal tombs at Pedralbes Monastery contained the wrong people, with 25 remains found in eight tombs and DNA testing planned through 2027.

Archaeologists make unusual find near site where Ark of the Covenant was once kept

July 19, 2026

Archaeologists make unusual find near site where Ark of the Covenant was once kept

Ancient jars containing around 500 burned olive pits and lentils were found beneath a ritual deposit at Tel Shiloh, the biblical Ark of the Covenant site.

Ancient food found at biblical Shiloh near site tied to Ark of the Covenant

July 19, 2026

Ancient food found at biblical Shiloh near site tied to Ark of the Covenant

Archaeologists excavating Tel Shiloh, the site traditionally identified as biblical Shiloh, uncovered ancient storage jars containing olives and lentils buried beneath an Israelite-period ritual deposit.

Secret cache of 130-year-old wine uncovered beneath medieval castle chapel floor

July 18, 2026

Secret cache of 130-year-old wine uncovered beneath medieval castle chapel floor

A collection of 133 bottles dating from the 1890s was hidden beneath a chapel floor at Bečov Castle and restored by Château d'Yquem experts.

Mystery deepens after 2,700-year-old bronze sword emerges standing upright

July 16, 2026

Mystery deepens after 2,700-year-old bronze sword emerges standing upright

A remarkably preserved 2,700-year-old bronze sword was recently found standing upright in the ground by a metal detectorist in Poland's Gdańsk Forest District.

'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city

July 15, 2026

'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city

Archaeologists uncovered a massive rectangular structure about 40 miles northeast of Venice with a central aisle and two side aisles, plus polychrome mosaics.

Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys

July 14, 2026

Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys

A 22.5-pound silver bar from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck was pulled from the waters off Key West, marking the first such find in nearly 30 years.

Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message

July 13, 2026

Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message

A gold ring bearing ancient Brahmi script reading "the one protected by Pushya" was found alongside human remains at a newly discovered Thai burial site.