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How Archaeology Influenced Agatha Christie
The prolific mystery writer took an active part in her husband’s archaeology digs.
ARCHAEOLOGY
Melting Glaciers in Italy Reveal a Shocking Surprise: Century-Old Corpses
Melting glaciers in Italy are revealing something straight out of a horror movie: the preserved, remainds of soldiers from WWI.
Modern Peaches Predate Human Agriculture
Scientists have found fossilized peach pits from more than 2.5 million years ago, and their pits are essentially identical to modern varieties.
Archaeologists Say They've Found Jerusalem's Ancient Fortress of Acra
The elusive structure was found underneath a parking lot.
10 Things We Learned from the Discovery of King Tut Exhibition
No Egyptian Pharaoh has fascinated modern people like Tutankhamun.
6 Types of Fascinating Trace Fossils You Can Visit
Most fossils reveal an animal's death—these reveal its life.
Researchers Discover Lost Island Where Athenians and Spartans Once Battled
The site of a major battle between the Spartans and Athenians during the Peloponnesian War, the island is mentioned in numerous ancient texts—but its exact whereabouts were unknown until now.
Two Pieces of a Shattered Roman Sign Were Reunited After 2000 Years
The marble slab once marked the entrance to an important building in the ancient town of Calleva Atrebatum.
Humans Have Used Honeybees for 9000 Years
Researchers have found chemical evidence indicating that Europe's early farmers exploited bees for their wax and honey.
Scientists Discover a Rare Genome in an Incan Child Mummy
The boy was only 7 when he died more than 500 years ago, chosen for his beauty and health to be sacrificed in an Incan ritual.
A Boiled-Down History of Porridge and Gruel in 7 Facts
The mushy mixture gracing your breakfast, lunch, or dinner has a long history with hungry humans—possibly reaching back further than civilization itself.
10 Amazing Archaeological Finds Discovered by Ordinary People (and One Badger)
Regular folks have found amazing treasures.
How Being Rich in the Middle Ages Made People Sick and Lowered Their IQ
Wealthy individuals dined off glazed pottery, which contained high concentrations of lead.
Archaeologists Discover 1400 Artifacts In Bronze Age Warrior’s Tomb
The tomb includes not only the warrior’s skeleton, but 1400 artifacts ranging from bronze swords and daggers to gold jewelry and precious stone beads.
Bloody Arrowhead Likely Used in Mayan Bloodletting Ritual
Researchers believe that blood was spilled to "feed the gods."
A Piece of Cinematic History Lies Buried Along California's Central Coast
In 1923, director Cecil B. DeMille built a massive Egyptian city to serve as the set of his blockbuster film, "The Ten Commandments."
The Builders of Stonehenge May Have Thrown Barbecues After Work
Researchers have analyzed the fat residue found on pottery at a settlement site.
Archaeologists Discover 3000-Year-Old Bronze Weapons on Scottish Island
The find could offer new insight into life on the island three millennia ago.
Homo Naledi's Bones Were Made For Walking … and Climbing
The small-brained creature's feet and hands show an intriguing mix of modern and primitive.
7 of the World’s Oldest Foods Discovered by Archaeologists
Some foods rot fast—so it’s cause for celebration among archaeologists when they dig up food preserved for centuries past its expiration date.
Stunningly Detailed 3D Scans of Pompeii Victims
The images give researchers new insight into the villagers' daily lives.
Bronze-Age Brits May Have Mummified Their Dead
Scientists use modern technology to get a glimpse of prehistory.
Greek Poem Accidentally Printed on Vessel 2000 Years Ago
The poem was by Ancient Greek poet Solon
Pristine Civil War Cannons Removed From South Carolina's Pee Dee River
They've sat at the bottom of the South Carolina river ever since they were pushed overboard 150 years ago.