Archaeology, the study of human history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts, often unearths enigmatic discoveries that challenge our understanding of the past. These ...

A medieval notebook found in a German latrine could reveal details of everyday life and commerce more than 700 years ago.

Human history feels straightforward when seen in textbooks. A neat timeline with a clear rise from simple tools to complex ...

Whether through thorough excavations or accidental discoveries, archaeology has unveiled a wide array of ancient civilisations, cultures and traditions across the globe. Buried beneath layers of time, ...

In 2009, Terry Herbert, an unemployed metal detectorist in Staffordshire, England, swept his detector over a freshly plowed field and received a signal. What he unearthed over the following days would ...

The history of the planet and the civilizations that have lived on it are among life’s greatest mysteries. People have roamed the Earth for thousands of years, and some of the most incredible relics ...

While preparing for school renovations, researchers in Texas found remnants of the historic San Pedro acequia, a ...

Archeologists say Windover Pond in Titusville is the site of one of the most significant archaeological finds ever made in ...

An undergraduate student was startled after a finely carved ancient head rolled out during a recent excavation – and seemed to smile back at her. The discovery, made at Skaill Farm on the Scottish ...

A new bestselling book argues 10 archaeological discoveries, including the Shroud of Turin, verify biblical accounts of Jesus' life and resurrection.