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Two Egyptian mummies were scanned in Los Angeles with half-millimeter precision, and doctors found something they weren't expecting in a 2,200-year-old spine- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting
- In 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical history
- In 1986, a drought lowered a lake in Galilee, uncovering a 2,000-year-old boat that led to one of Israel’s most famous discoveriesA severe drought in 1986 dramatically lowered the Sea of Galilee's water levels, revealing a remarkable archaeological find: a 2,000-year-o...02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humansIn Zambia, ancient interlocked logs, dating back 476,000 years, have been unearthed, predating Homo sapiens. This remarkable discovery at K...29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- In 2024, archaeologists peeling back estuary mud found wooden stakes and footprints, and they weren't just wet timbers: They changed what we know about daily life in Mesolithic BritainIn an incredible archaeological find, researchers have uncovered fishing traps and ancient footprints dating back 7,000 years in the mud of...25 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- What archaeologists found inside this untouched Bronze Age village, hidden in mud for centuries, revealed daily life in stunning detailA Bronze Age village, Must Farm, in the Cambridgeshire Fens, has been unearthed. A fire and sinking into water preserved it like a time cap...22 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- This submerged prehistoric site is changing what we know about Stone Age BritainArchaeologists discovered a prehistoric landscape at Bouldnor Cliff on the Isle of Wight, revealing Mesolithic settlements with woodworking...21 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- Ancient wooden tools discovered by scientists are changing what we know about early humansArchaeologists unearthed 430,000-year-old wooden tools in Greece, pushing back the timeline of sophisticated human craftsmanship. These han...08 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- What a Hidden Reindeer Trap Under Ice Tells Us About Ancient SurvivalA remarkable reindeer trap from Norway's early Iron Age has emerged from melting ice. This ancient system, buried for 1,500 years, reveals ...04 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- In 1998, a Beachgoer Walking Along a Quiet Shore in Norfolk - An Upside-Down Tree in the Sand - Revealed a Hidden Bronze Age Ritual SiteIn 1998, an ancient Bronze Age timber circle, Seahenge, was discovered at Holme-next-the-Sea after emerging from the sands due to erosion. ...30 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- World's Greatest Archaeological Mystery Solved: Experts Discover Ancient Secrets Buried for MillenniaAncient dugout canoes found in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin, are rewriting North American prehistory. Some canoes date back over 5,000 years, re...13 Apr, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Buried in Sicily’s Shallow Waters: How a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Shipwreck Is Revealing the Secrets of Mediterranean TradeIn 2025, archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant vessel off the coast of Sicily, dating back to the 6th or ...14 Mar, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- What Archaeologists Found Beneath Regensburg: The Oldest Mithras Sanctuary in BavariaHistory has been unearthed in Regensburg, Germany. Archaeologists found what is believed to be Bavaria's oldest Mithraic temple. This secre...11 Mar, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- Ancient coin once used for bus fare discovered to be over 2,000 years oldUnexpected discoveries sometimes reveal remarkable connections between everyday life and ancient history. In Leeds, England, a small coin t...11 Mar, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Vultures accidentally preserved 13th-century treasures: Scientists uncover relics from a forgotten past in abandoned nestsIn southern Spain, scientists uncovered 12 ancient bearded vulture nests containing relics spanning 750 years — including a 13th-century es...10 Oct, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
- Buried for 2,100 years in the Bulgarian mountains, the Thracian Warrior ‘Lord of Sakar’ emerges with glittering gold treasuresBulgarian Academy of Sciences unveils an exhibition of Thracian treasures. The find includes the grave of a warrior, Lord of Sakar. The war...30 Aug, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
- A 17th-century warship resurfaces from the deep as archaeologists fight to preserve its storyThe HMS Northumberland, a 17th-century warship, resurfaced after being buried for centuries. The ship sank during the Great Storm of 1703. ...03 Aug, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
- Carved by Gods: Mexican museum displays wooden masks, sceptres, and artefacts believed to be crafted by Aztec deitiesMost of the pieces on display were excavated from the ruins of the Aztec's holiest shrine, now adjacent to the site of the Mexican capital'...30 Sep, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
- Robotic submarine discovers centuries-old shipwreck in USThe wreck appears to date back to the late 18th or early 19th century, a time when a young US was expanding its trade with the rest of the ...22 Jul, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
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