Historic Sites - Page 12

October 29

Angler digging for fishing worms uncovers massive medieval treasure in hidden cauldron

A person digging for fishing worms near a Swedish summer cottage recently discovered a medieval silver hoard containing up to 20,000 coins, along with rings and pendants.

October 29

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old wine production center in southeastern Turkey near an ancient castle, revealing Roman-era grape-processing facilities.

October 28

'Anarchists illegally took them down,' and now Portland is putting statues of Lincoln and Roosevelt back up

Portland decides to reinstall Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt monuments after public sessions revealed divided opinions on the statues removed during 2020 protests.

October 28

Archaeologists unearth secrets of Lancaster County's oldest tavern, buried for centuries beneath pasture

Archaeologists recently uncovered the likely remains of Lancaster County's oldest colonial tavern from 1725, revealing thousands of artifacts that offer historically significant insights.

October 27

3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress uncovered along route tied to biblical Exodus

Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 3,000-year-old fortress along the Horus Military Road, which was referenced in the Book of Exodus. It dates back to the New Kingdom period.

October 26

Treasure trove of gold coins, ancient jewelry unearthed in Christian city near Sea of Galilee

A cache of Byzantine-era gold coins and pearl-inlaid earrings dating back over 1,500 years was unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient city of Hippos in Israel.

October 24

Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity

Archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,500-year-old synagogue in Israel's Golan Heights, revealing new evidence of ancient Jewish presence in the biblical region.

October 23

Archaeologists uncover vast complex of ancient tombs in biblical city tied to St Paul's letter

Archaeologists in Turkey discovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, the biblical city mentioned in St. Paul's famous New Testament epistle to early Christians.

October 21

Tourists flock to see iconic landmark finally free of scaffolding after 200 years

The Parthenon in Athens is scaffolding-free for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors an unobstructed view of Greece's iconic temple until November 2025.

October 20

Hobbyist finds 4,270-year-old human skull on Indiana riverbank, stumping authorities

A hobbyist found an ancient human skull on the West Fork of the Whitewater River in Indiana that testing revealed to be over 4,000 years old.