Archaeologists find royal Egyptian tomb hidden behind a false door, revealing new secrets.
Archaeologists were pleasantly surprised to find that what appeared to be false doors at an excavation site in Egypt actually led to the tomb of royal figures. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Antiquities made the announcement in a recent April Facebook update. This tomb was uncovered at the Saqqara Archaeological Site located […]
Archaeologists at William & Mary find the first building constructed at the university from the 1690s.
The rediscovery of a significant structure related to one of the oldest universities in the United States may come as a surprise. In Williamsburg, Virginia, the College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, is home to the Wren Building—the oldest university building in the country. However, it’s not the Wren itself that was discovered, […]
Archaeologists confirm that Cornish tin was traded across Europe 3,000 years ago.
Around 1300 BC, civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean experienced a significant cultural and technological advancement with the increased use of bronze for weapons, tools, and jewelry. Although the Mycenaeans and Egyptians had used small amounts of metal before, bronze became much more prevalent. But, you might wonder—how did they achieve this? Most bronze consists of […]
Surprising find of Danish slave ships reveals new information from archaeologists
Archaeologists have uncovered significant findings regarding two 18th-century slave ships off the Central American coast. The vessels, named Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, have been submerged in shallow waters near Cahita National Park in Costa Rica for more than 300 years. Initially wrecked in 1710, it was long assumed that this ship was a pirate […]
Archaeologists find evidence of a fierce battle between gladiators and lions in a surprising tourist spot
Recent archaeological findings shed light on gladiator battles involving lions, surprisingly located in popular tourist areas. York, a picturesque city in northern England known for its stunning medieval structures, has a history that goes well beyond its Middle Ages prominence, dating back to its Roman roots when it was originally named Eboracum in 71 AD. […]
Biblical history in the Holy Land jeopardized as archaeologists confront blacklisting
Journal’s Restriction on Israeli Archaeological Submissions In Tel Aviv, a recent report indicates that the Palestinian Exploration Quarter (PEQ), a peer-reviewed journal tied to the London-based Palestinian Exploration Fund (PEF), has effectively barred Israeli researchers from submitting articles related to archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria. The ban is attributed to concerns about Israeli actions […]
Spanish archaeologists discover an ancient wooden ship hidden under the city of Barcelona.
A remarkable find has surfaced in Spain: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back centuries. It was unearthed in the unassuming location of the former fish market, known as Mercat del Pex, in Barcelona. This discovery occurred between April 10 and April 15, according to the Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB). The wreck, dubbed Ciutadella […]
Uncommon chariot wheel discovered by archaeologists under golf course in Scotland
While excavating sites for a planned golf course, archaeologists stumbled upon evidence of ancient villages, even uncovering rare tank wheels that date back thousands of years. This surprising find emerged near Inverness, Scotland, where the future Petty Championship golf course is set to be located in the Cabot Highlands. Experts from Avon Archeology Highland also […]
Archaeologists unearth ‘fascinating’ remnants of British control of St. Augustine in the 1700s
Archaeologists from the oldest urban area in the United States recently unearthed parts of their historic district. Fox News Digital spoke about the excavations with Andrea White, an urban archaeologist in St. Augustine, Florida. The project took place around the city’s Lincolnville area and concluded in February. (See the video at the top of this […]
British archaeologists announce discovery of rare Iron Age cache of artifacts
The stunning reservoir, which has been destroyed, is still insightful, but has recently been revealed by British archaeologists. The finding was announced by Durham University on Tuesday. In its presentation, the university described its findings as “one of the UK's biggest and most important Iron Age discoveries.” The Iron Age began around 1200 BC and […]