A 3,000-year-old Ramesses II inscription sparks fresh mystery over Egypt’s lost city of MasnNew discoveries at Tell Abu Seify offer clues to the ancient city of Masn. A sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was found at the...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was found with Homer’s Iliad tucked inside its abdomen. Its purpose remains a mysteryAn intriguing discovery in Egypt revealed an ancient mummy with a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad resting on its abdomen. This fragment, ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritualThe burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more th...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Long before modern dice existed, native Americans were already leaving the outcome to chance; here's how they did it before anyone elseArchaeological discoveries across North America have unveiled ancient bone fragments that are believed to be dice, dating back more than 12...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
A 440-year-old coin was found under a church. It helped solve the mystery of a colony that vanishedArchaeologists found a 1584 silver coin at a failed Spanish colony in Chile. This founding coin was placed exactly where historical records...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 yearsIn the 1950s, archaeologist J. Desmond Clark discovered a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls. He died without ever proving its true age....
19 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first eco-sustainable habitat 'Pine Home' and open-air museumMeghalaya's Chief Minister inaugurated the state's first eco-sustainable habitat, the Pine Home project. This initiative blends global arch...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
In 1934, in America's strangest honeymoon, Arizona couple chose a roofless 900-year-old crumbling monument with snakes and scorpions as company. The famous couple later worked in 8 national monumentsIn 1934, Arizona newlyweds Sallie Pierce Brewer and Jim Brewer began their married life in one of America’s most unusual settings, the anci...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true originsThe excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifac...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Why did the Maya hide a jade stone inside their tooth? A mysterious inlay found in an ancient molar offers new clues about one of history’s most intriguing dental practicesNew research indicates that the ancient Maya employed jadeite inlays to repair damaged teeth, as demonstrated by a piece found embedded in ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
In 2020, a farmer’s son dug into an English field after finding broken pottery; he uncovered a rare Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan WarPottery fragments in an English field led to a significant Roman mosaic discovery. This artwork depicts scenes from the Trojan War, a first...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
In 2022, a Palestinian farmer dug a hole for an Olive tree; he uncovered an elaborate Byzantine mosaic filled with animals and colourWhile planting an olive tree in Gaza, a farmer and his son stumbled upon a stunning archaeological treasure. Their digging revealed an orna...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST