Historic Sites - Page 2

July 23, 2026

Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Christian city hidden beneath Egypt's desert

A fourth-century basilica church and archive of 200 written documents emerged from excavations by archaeologists at the Ain al-Sabil site in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis.

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.

July 21, 2026

American tourists stabbed outside Athens' Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack

A 60-year-old Greek man allegedly suffering from psychological problems stabbed two American visitors near the Acropolis Museum in Athens, officials said.

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.

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.

July 19, 2026

GERRI WILLIS: The fireworks are over. Now visit the places where America became free

From Kings Mountain to Yorktown, America's 250th anniversary celebrations will continue honoring the revolutionary heritage that shaped the nation.

July 17, 2026

1,740-year-old Roman coin bearing emperor's name found as England rail dig reveals clues

A rare Roman coin bearing the name of Emperor Carausius was found alongside evidence of an ancient settlement during East West Rail excavations.

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.

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.

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.