Historic Sites - Page 14

October 11

Lost royal palace destroyed in bloody invasion resurfaces in river, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Poland's Vistula River have found artifacts from the 17th-century Villa Regia royal palace, including marble pieces topping 440 pounds.

October 10

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.

October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."

October 6

Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice

A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.

October 6

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

Security experts share essential safety tips for Egypt tourists following recent museum theft, warning of pickpocketing, scams and aggressive vendors in Cairo.

October 3

Treasure trove of priceless Celtic gold and silver coins unearthed at 'secret' European site

Archaeologists found rare Celtic coins and artifacts at an Iron Age site in western Bohemia, including previously unknown coin types that could reshape historical understanding.

October 1

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.

September 30

Forgotten medieval kingdom's grand castle emerges after decades of research in Scotland

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a medieval castle on Islay island in Scotland that served as a power seat for the Lordship of the Isles kingdom.

September 29

‘Ghost ship’ lost since 1886 discovered in Lake Michigan by researchers who 'had to pinch each other'

Researchers discovered the F.J. King, a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship.

September 28

Wisconsin researchers find ghost ship lost in Lake Michigan for 140 years

Researchers discovered the F.J. King, a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the find.