Europe Travel - Page 21

June 4

Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.

June 1

History buff uncovers lost medieval monastery thanks to strange map symbol

Swedish archaeologists uncovered medieval monastery ruins in Derome, thanks to a history enthusiast's research of old maps and advanced radar technology.

May 30

Woman feared dogs, then began trekking all over the world with newly adopted pup

Once afraid of dogs, adventurer Heike Pirngruber now fearlessly travels the world with Butch, a rescued puppy she found in Mexico, proving that love and companionship can change lives.

May 29

Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site

Archaeologists recently uncovered the purpose of a 1,500-year-old bucket at Sutton Hoo, revealing that it was used as a cremation vessel for an important Anglo-Saxon figure.

May 24

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.

May 22

Popular tourist destination reports increase in treasure finds, here's where to look

The U.K. has seen a surge in treasure discoveries, with 1,363 finds in 2024. Key locations such as Norfolk and Yorkshire are drawing tourists as well as metal detecting enthusiasts.

May 22

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.

May 21

Expert identifies ancient 'propaganda' praising pharaoh who may have challenged Moses

An Egyptologist uncovered pro-Ramesses II hieroglyphs on Paris' obelisk, revealing ancient messages supportive of the alleged Book of Exodus figure.

May 18

Portugal's nationwide blackout taught me about a power source that never fails

During a historic power outage in Portugal and Spain, millions experienced chaos, prompting reflections on the enduring and limitless power of God in our lives.

May 18

Researchers uncover the odd reason an 'unusual' mummy survived the centuries

Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.