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December 4

'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle

Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.

December 3

Medieval graves reveal harsh reality of early Christians: 'Life was hard and short'

Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life with an average life expectancy of 37 years.

December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

December 2

'Hermetically sealed' Roman sarcophagus frozen in time for 1,700 years finally opened by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Budapest, Hungary, opened a rare and untouched Roman sarcophagus for the first time in 1,700 years, finding a skeleton and precious artifacts inside.

December 1

Warrior from long-lost ancient civilization deemed 'high status' found with rare treasures

Archaeologists in Hungary have uncovered a 1,300-year-old warrior’s tomb containing one of only about 80 known Avar sabers, a rare find that offers new insight into the lives of the Avars.

November 30

Archaeologists find artifacts older than Stonehenge beneath Britain's Houses of Parliament: 'Incredibly rare'

Archaeologists discovered 6,000-year-old flint tools beneath the Palace of Westminster that predate Stonehenge, along with medieval artifacts and Roman remains.

November 30

Mysterious pile of bones discovered near popular landmark triggers urgent investigation

Mysterious bones from multiple animals have been discovered near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, after a wildfire burned through Holyrood Park, baffling archaeologists.

November 28

Popular tourist city eyes new tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy

London is considering a new tourist tax on hotel stays to boost the economy and cement its tourism reputation, following others European cities that are tackling overtourism.

November 26

Historic church suffers 'incredibly rare' grave collapse, revealing ancient family vault

A sinkhole collapse at an historic English churchyard revealed a 300-year-old family vault. Rev. Paul Fillery, a church official, told Fox News Digital the church is working to repair the tomb.

November 25

'Hugely exciting' ring found in English countryside may have link to infamous plot, heads to auction

A 16th-century gold ring linked to the infamous Gunpowder Plot goes to auction this month. It's expected to fetch £12,000 after being found near Robert Catesby's birthplace.