Europe Travel - Page 2

May 27, 2026

Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'

Norway's largest Viking coin hoard features 2,970 silver coins minted in England and Germany, reflecting foreign influence on the late Viking economy.

May 21, 2026

Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find

Archaeologists in the Czech Republic have discovered over 1,000 artifacts before railway construction, including a rare Roman-era metal wire drawplate.

May 19, 2026

Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey

A German teenager recently discovered an ancient Greek coin in Berlin, the first such find in the city, likely left as a grave offering at a Bronze Age cemetery.

May 18, 2026

Tourist takes forbidden plunge at iconic landmark as visitors watch, stunned

A tourist from New Zealand allegedly jumped into Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain, then began swimming — drawing widespread backlash and a reported fine of almost $600.

May 18, 2026

Colossal tomb tied to Alexander the Great revealed by officials: 'Unique and magnificent'

The interior of a massive ancient tomb in Amphipolis has been unveiled by Greek officials. It's a site possibly linked to Alexander the Great and Macedonian elite figures.

May 17, 2026

Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax

Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni says he wants to fast-track a 100% cruise passenger tax hike to discourage mass tourism and short-stay cruise arrivals.

May 16, 2026

Dog walker's routine stroll turns into 'incredible' 3,000-year-old discovery in picturesque forest

A dog walker stumbled upon an ancient axe head in England's Forest of Dean that experts say dates back to the Middle Bronze Age period. Here are details.

May 14, 2026

Real-life Excalibur? Man on a hike uncovers gold sword relic hidden under tree

A hiker in Norway unearthed a 1,500-year-old gold sword fitting hidden under a tree, dating to the Migration Period after the fall of the Roman Empire.

May 13, 2026

Archaeologists unearth ancient Roman burials beneath bustling district of coastal tourist destination

Ancient Roman graves discovered beneath Croatia's bustling coastal city of Zadar reveal cremation and burial practices spanning nearly 500 years of history.

May 12, 2026

Lost pages with 'ghost' text recovered from one of the world's most important New Testament manuscripts

Researchers recovered 42 lost pages from Codex H, one of the world's most important early New Testament manuscripts dating back to the sixth century.