ARCHAEOLOGY

How 18th- and 19th-Century Babies Contributed to Science

Researchers say the bodies of infants and fetuses were a ‘prized source of knowledge’ for British anatomists.

15 Solid Facts About the Rosetta Stone

Napoleon deserves a lot of credit for its discovery and preservation.

Monkeys Have Been Using Tools for 700 Years

Archaeologists excavated the ground around cashew trees and found capuchin nut-cracking tools dating back to the 13th century.

Rome's Colosseum Is Getting a Massive (and Much-Needed) Makeover

After nearly 2000 years of visitors, pollution, and quick repairs, the ancient structure needed a lot of TLC.

Israeli Lifeguard Finds 900-Year-Old Oil Lamp on Beach During Morning Jog

Even though hundreds of years had passed, archaeologists could still detect signs of wear and soot on the lamp’s opening.

Archaeologists Discover Holocaust Escape Tunnel in Lithuania

For years, historians have known that Jewish workers escaped the Nazi massacres at Ponar, but not where their tunnel was located.

Ancient DNA Sequenced from "Sky Cave" Burials in Nepal

“The big question we had was, ‘Who were these people?’ We didn't really have any idea where they came from."

Archaeologists Find New Monument in the Ancient City of Petra

The massive structure had been hiding in plain sight for centuries.

Irish Man Discovers 2000-Year-Old 'Bog Butter'

Yes, it's still edible.

The Antikythera Mechanism is in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

15 Intriguing Facts About the Antikythera Mechanism

The mysterious Antikythera mechanism—sometimes called 'the world's first computer'—has fascinated scholars for decades.

2000-Year-Old Skeleton Discovered off England's Isle of Wight

The bones will be gifted to a local museum.

Dogs May Have Been Domesticated Twice, New Study Argues

A new analysis brings together contradictory theories of dog evolution.

2000-Year-Old Roman Writing Tablets Reveal London's Early Years

The writings suggest that the ancient city was a thriving center of industry and commerce.

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Archaeologists Plan to Restore Emily Dickinson's Gardens

The famous poet had a green thumb.

Archaeologists Identify World's Oldest Hafted Axe

The researchers date the rock chip between 44,000 and 49,000 years old.

Matchsticks Once Sickened and Deformed Women and Children

The ravages of "phossy jaw"—necrosis of the jaw bone caused by phosphorus poisoning—may have been discovered in a young teenager's remains.

Researchers Discover a New Geoglyph in Peru's Nazca Desert

The stone lines depict what's believed to be a mythological animal sticking its tongue out.

Archaeologists May Have Found Captain Cook's Ship off Rhode Island's Coast

The ship was likely scuttled before the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island.

President James Monroe Lived in a Mansion—Not a Humble Cottage

Archaeologists had to re-think much of what they knew about Monroe's life when they uncovered a large stone house on his estate's grounds.

Iron Age Man May Have Also Enjoyed Alpine Cheese

A chemical analysis of ancient pottery shards sheds new light on the origins of mountain dairying.

Newly Discovered Stone Blocks Depict the Pharaoh Hatshepsut as a Woman

This discovery might provide new knowledge into the early years of the ruler’s 22-year reign.

A Replica of the Destroyed Palmyra Arch Is on Display in London

A replica of the Palmyra arch, which was destroyed by Isil in 2015, is now on display at London's Trafalgar Square.

An English Man Accidentally Found a Roman Villa in His Yard

Luke Irwin's lawn is home to an "extraordinarily well-preserved” Roman villa dating back to between 175 and 220 CE.

Rome's Imperial Leaders Once Made Vast Quantities of Wine

Glory days.

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