Archaeologists from Texas Tech discover an 18th-century mission in Jackson County.
Discovery of 18th-Century Catholic Mission in Texas Recently, a group of archaeologists and students made an intriguing find in Texas: the remains of an 18th-century Catholic mission. This discovery sheds light on an essential part of Texas’s early history. Excavators from Texas Tech University have uncovered the remains of Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo, […]
Archaeologists discover what appears to be the remains of an 18th-century enemy ship in North Carolina.
Discovery of 18th Century Shipwrecks in North Carolina Recently, archaeologists in North Carolina stumbled upon four shipwrecks from the 18th century, with one likely being an enemy ship that met its end in an explosion. This announcement came from East Carolina University on July 24th, detailing the find made this past spring in Brunswicktown/Fort Anderson, […]
18th-century warship reappears after storm strikes Orkney Islands
Long-Lost Warship Linked to American Revolution Discovered in Scotland A storm has revealed the remnants of a warship tied to the American Revolution on a Scottish island, unfolding a rather delightful tale. The wreck was initially spotted by a male student in February 2024 after the storm had swept away sand from Sundai beach, part […]
Unique 18th-century warship found at World Trade Center is going to a museum
Excavated Revolutionary War Ship to Be Displayed in Museum A ship dating back to the Revolutionary War, unearthed at the World Trade Center site, is set to be showcased in a museum for a decade after its discovery. The New York State Museum shared this news in a May press release, stating the vessel will […]
Researchers discover strange preservation technique used on an 18th-century Austrian mummy
Research Unveils Secrets of Unusually Preserved 18th Century Mummy in Austria There’s been some intriguing research published recently about a mummy from the 18th century that, surprisingly enough, has remained remarkably well-preserved. This find, referred to as the “air drying pastor,” is located in the basement of St. Thomas Ambrussenstein’s Church in Upper Austria. Historians […]
Supreme Court blocks new deportations of of Venezuelans under 18th-century wartime law Alien Enemies Act
For now, the Supreme Court on Saturday blocked the deportation of Venezuelans in northern Texas under 18th century wartime law. In a simple order, the court directed the Trump administration not to exclude Venezuelans held in bluebonnet detention centers “until further orders of this court.” Justice Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito opposed. Venezuelan immigrants will […]
Historians uncover 18th-century bottles with mysterious liquid at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon
Archaeologists recently discovered two glass bottles filled with a mysterious liquid at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Archaeologist Nick Beard, who discovered the bottle, told FOX 5 DC that he was digging in the mansion’s basement as part of a revitalization project. Beard found the top of the bottle, then the whole bottle, […]
Sunken 18th-century British warship identified off Florida Keys in Dry Tortugas National Park
Archaeologists have discovered new research that provides conclusive evidence that the remains of an 18th-century British warship lie in South Florida waters. The discovery of the USS Tiger in the Dry Tortugas National Park dates back to 1993, but its existence has now been positively identified and provided additional protection under the 2004 Sunken Warships […]