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Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist

May 24, 2025

Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist

The City of Leeds in the U.K. recently revealed a Saxon treasure: a gilded pendant from Northumbria's Christian past, offering a glimpse into early medieval life.

Mysterious 18th-century warship unearthed at Ground Zero site gets new home

May 23, 2025

Mysterious 18th-century warship unearthed at Ground Zero site gets new home

A rare American-built gunboat from the Revolutionary War, unearthed at Ground Zero, is now on display at the New York State Museum in Albany.

Stunning medieval ring found below rubble at 'historically important' tourist site

May 22, 2025

Stunning medieval ring found below rubble at 'historically important' tourist site

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

May 19, 2025

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

May 19, 2025

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'

May 11, 2025

Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'

Metal detectorist Marius Mangeac spoke with Fox News Digital about recently discovering a hoard of Ancient Roman treasure in the Romanian wilderness.

Hikers uncover mysterious gold-filled treasure trove in overgrown field: 'Unusually large'

May 8, 2025

Hikers uncover mysterious gold-filled treasure trove in overgrown field: 'Unusually large'

A trove of gold artifacts and other treasures was recently discovered in the Czech Republic, leaving officials puzzled about its origins. The gold coins date back as early as 1808.

Archaeologist sheds new light on astonishing discovery of wrecked slave ships: 'Stranded on the coast'

May 6, 2025

Archaeologist sheds new light on astonishing discovery of wrecked slave ships: 'Stranded on the coast'

Archaeologist David John Gregory recently spoke with Fox News Digital about the haunting discovery of Danish two slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, in Costa Rica.

Haunting slave ships found off coast of national park 300 years later: 'Very convincing'

May 1, 2025

Haunting slave ships found off coast of national park 300 years later: 'Very convincing'

Divers recently identified two Danish slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, during an excavation near Costa Rica. The vessels were shipwrecked in 1710.

Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

April 30, 2025

Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

After it was written nearly 50 years ago, a message in a bottle from a now-closed grammar school in England reached a beach in Norway. The teens who found it hope to connect with the writer.