Precious ancient red insect dye revealed on textile found in Cave of Skulls
The scarlet dye that researchers detected on the 3,800-year-old textile fragments was highly valued in the ancient world.
Archaeologists unearth and decipher ancient tablet bearing a shopping list
The 3,500-year-old tablet contains an ancient language written in cuneiform—the world's earliest known writing system.
Remarkable Roman marble mosaic revealed in notorious sunken city
Baiae was a fashionable coastal resort with a hedonistic reputation that served as a playground for the Roman elite in its heyday.
Archaeologists discover "unique" head carved into granite boulder
The purpose and age of the mysterious stone artwork is currently unclear, according to archaeologists in Central Asia.
First-of-its-kind prehistoric artifact found below sea, experts "stunned"
The "special" Bronze Age object, thought to be more than 3,000 years old, may hint at a lost shipwreck.
Pompeii discovery reveals force that may have made Roman disaster deadlier
Two skeletons were found in a "peculiar" collapsed building, shedding new light on the eruption that destroyed the ancient city.
900-foot-long Roman circus where chariots raced discovered
It is estimated that the ancient Roman venue could have been capable of accommodating around 5,000 spectators.
Scans reveal secrets of Roman surgeons' "beautiful and functional" tools
The ancient medical artifacts were discovered initially around 125 years ago in a subterranean river.
Lost early Christian community found as possible Bishop's palace unearthed
The ancient structure appears to have been occupied between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries, according to archaeologists.
"Sensational" carved marble cherubs from 15th century unearthed at castle
The ornately carved marble artifacts may be the work of an Early Renaissance master sculptor from what is now Italy.
Deadly last meal of mysterious ancient Egyptian mummified croc revealed
The exact origin of the mummified animal is unknown, but it is thought to be anywhere between 3,000 and 2,000 years old.
Archaeology students reveal 230-foot Roman villa with 'mysterious' feature
Numerous animal bones were recovered from the site of the ancient villa, which likely dates to the 2nd century.
Bronze Age boat sails as replica made using 4,000-year-old "shopping list"
Among the evidence used to construct the boat was an ancient clay tablet dating back to the 21st century B.C.
Prehistoric quicksand trap found containing remains of doomed elephants
Evidence from the site suggests hyenas and prehistoric humans may have scavenged on the half-sunken carcasses of the stricken elephants.
"Unique" 360-foot-long prehistoric horse artwork restored to former glory
The iconic chalk figure was carved into a hill roughly 3,000 years ago, although its original purpose is unknown.
Archaeologists discover mysterious monolith in 4,000-year-old temple
Monolith discovered in the Bronze Age settlement is completely smooth and more than 7 feet in height.
Roman villas found hidden underground in "fascinating" discovery
Evidence of the two ancient Roman villas was uncovered within the grounds of an 18th-century country estate.
Rare ancient marble statue uncovered in city devastated by earthquakes
The "magnificent" statue, thought to date to the 2nd century B.C., was found in the sewage system of the ancient city.
Long-lost home of 'King Pompey' may have been found in New England
King Pompey was an enslaved African who later won his freedom and became an "esteemed leader" in the Black community in Massachusetts.
Ancient shipwreck where analog computer was found yields fresh secrets
The Antikythera mechanism, found in a 1st century B.C. shipwreck, is considered to be the world's oldest analog computer.
Archaeologists dispute theory of largest Native American city's abandonment
Cahokia was an ancient city, located in southern Illinois, that may have had a population of tens of thousands at its peak.
Pre-Hispanic ball court and curious circular structure discovered
Pre-Hispanic societies in Central America, such as the Maya, played a number of ballgames on courts like these.
Cave art from 51,000 years ago may be 'oldest evidence' of picture stories
"We, as humans, define ourselves as a species that tells stories, and these are the oldest evidence of us doing that," academic Maxime Aubert told Newsweek.
Vanishing lake reveals mysterious 45-foot-long wreck
A "unique" set of human bones with grooves cut into them was also found in the disappearing lake.
Archaeologists unearth 600-foot prehistoric monument during highway dig
The huge monument—thought to date to the 4th millennium B.C.—may be one of the longest of its kind, according to researchers.
Cave finds reveal ritual practiced for record-breaking 500 generations
A study has shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the GunaiKurnai—an Aboriginal Australian nation that is one of the world's oldest living cultures.
"Unexpected underwater revelation" as Russian cannons found in Bahamas
The "stunning" discoveries are "one-offs" in all seas across the Americas, said Carl Allen, director of Allen Exploration.
Archaeologists find "exciting" colonial artifact from Michigan fort
The 18th-century item was found during an excavation at Colonial Michilimackinac—a reconstructed 18th-century fort trading post.
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced "occupational risk" too
The remains of individuals buried in a necropolis during the 3rd millennium B.C. have shed new light on the lives of these scribes.
'Very special' 1,500-year-old Christian artifact discovered
The richly decorated artifact, found hidden in a 5th-6th century church, is "unique," archaeologist Gerald Grabherr told Newsweek.