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A metal detector, a smashed Roman helmet and a £2.3 million bid; the Cumbrian field find that slipped through a legal gap- A skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus left experts guessing for 150 years. Now, two names have emerged
- How one archaeologist’s drawings became an over 100 million dollar smuggling scandal
- One faded photograph could prove Egypt’s first female pharaoh ruled like a king 5,000 years ago — and rewrite early Egyptian historyResearchers believe a digitally enhanced photograph of hieroglyphics could clarify Queen Meretneith's role in ancient Egypt. Discovered in ...02 Oct, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- In 1889, archaeologists went looking for a 2,700-year-old tomb. 137 years later, its monumental burial chamber has emerged with gold, weapons and rare treasuresArchaeologists located an ancient Etruscan tomb at the Polledrara necropolis in Vulci, dating back to the seventh century B.C. The tomb, wh...25 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- A Scottish schoolyard hid ancient Egyptian artifacts for decades; when archaeologists finally investigated, they uncovered objects dating back more than 2,500 yearsA Scottish schoolboy digging for potatoes in 1952 unexpectedly uncovered an ancient Egyptian statue head at Melville House in Fife. More di...20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
- In 1992, an English metal detectorist searched a field for a lost hammer; moments later, he uncovered a Roman hoard containing thousands of ancient objectsToday, the Hoxne Hoard remains one of Britain's most extraordinary Roman archaeological discoveries, and its unlikely origin continues to c...15 Sep, 2026, 05.20 AM IST
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- The Pompeii of Madhya Pradesh: Unlocking the secrets of Ujjain's 42 skeletonsForty-two skeletons discovered at Kumhar Tekri in Ujjain remain an archaeological mystery. These ancient remains were found in diverse posi...06 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- A 7-year-old found human teeth on UK's Cornish coast. They may be linked to the 1721 Royal Anne Galley wreckWhile exploring the rugged coast of Cornwall, a young boy stumbled upon human teeth, igniting an archaeological inquiry. The investigation ...02 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- By 14, he had taught himself multiple languages and later explained how humans see colour. But his genius mind helped unlock ancient Egypt's lost codeThomas Young was a remarkable 18th-century polymath who knew several languages by the age of 14 and later made important contributions to s...01 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...21 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- In 1864, a bottle of Guinness was brewed under Queen Victoria; 162 years later, divers recovered it from a shipwreck, where its preserved yeast may help recreate the taste of Victorian stoutA 162-year-old Guinness bottle has been pulled from a shipwreck in the English Channel, opening a rare window into Victorian brewing. The s...18 Aug, 2026, 06.00 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
- Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by AshokaMadhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, ha...13 Aug, 2026, 02.24 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 2009, a metal detectorist searching an ordinary ploughed field uncovered a buried Anglo-Saxon hoard that transformed Britain’s understanding of early medieval wealth2009 marked a significant moment for archaeology when a metal detectorist’s chance find in a Staffordshire farm field revealed an astonishi...14 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- Agra's 17th-century Mughal-era Mubarak Manzil demolished by 'builder'The 17th-century Mubarak Manzil, a Mughal heritage site in Agra, was largely demolished three months after the state archaeological departm...03 Jan, 2025, 01.23 PM IST
- 'Mystery tunnel' underneath Delhi Assembly building needs to be scientifically investigated: ExpertsThe 'mystery tunnel', first reported around 2016, has sparked multiple speculation, and experts said it will be too early to draw any concl...05 Sep, 2021, 06.43 PM IST
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