Historic Sites

Discovery 1 day ago

'Unexpected' Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblical city mentioned in Book of Revelation

A rare Roman-era marble bathtub and statue fragment were recently discovered in ancient Ephesus, Turkey, where Paul the Apostle preached. Archaeologists shared insights.

Kristi Noem 3 days ago

DHS looks to demolish historic St Elizabeths buildings due to 'unacceptable' risks

Historic St. Elizabeths buildings face demolition as DHS claims emergency conditions. The move is facing pushback from preservation groups.

Discovery 4 days ago

Gold treasure survives 1,400 years at ancient Christian monastery in biblical Judean Desert

Israeli archaeologists discovered rare 1,400-year-old gold treasure at an ancient monastery site in Judean Desert, including Byzantine coins and an ornate ring.

Travel 4 days ago

World's top tourist city turns ancient ruins into part of the daily subway commute

Rome's new subway stations near the Colosseum showcase ancient artifacts discovered during construction, turning commutes into archaeological journeys.

Discovery 5 days ago

1,400-year-old skull with mysterious flat top found in ancient village, startling archaeologists

Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a rare 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull, revealing ancient cranial modification practices used by Mesoamericans.

Discovery 6 days ago

Ancient pleasure boat found near palace ruins tied to history's most controversial queen

Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Egyptian luxury barge near Cleopatra's lost palace in Alexandria. The 115-foot vessel may have been used for ceremonies.

Discovery December 27

Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route

A silver pocket watch and military artifacts were discovered in mass graves during Czech highway construction, revealing forgotten battles from 1745 and 1866.

Travel December 23

Historic landmark to begin charging foreign visitors amid overcrowding battles

Rome is introducing a $2.35 entry fee for foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain starting in February 2026 to combat overcrowding at the historic landmark.

Discovery December 22

Limping dinosaur's twisted path puzzles paleontologists, 150 million years later: 'Very rare'

Scientists analyzed the world's only remaining looping dinosaur trackway in Colorado, revealing a 150 million-year-old sauropod that may have been limping.

Discovery December 22

Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.