archaeology

Archaeologists discover remains of decapitated ‘vampire children,’ believed to be ‘demonic’ beings

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Archaeologists discover remains of decapitated ‘vampire children,’ believed to be ‘demonic’ beings

Salem’s Tot? Archaeologists in Poland were flabbergasted after discovering the remains of alleged “vampire children,” one of which was decapitated to allegedly prevent them from rising from the grave. “The burial clearly shows signs of anti-vampire practices,” Dr. Stanisław Gołub, an archaeologist with the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments who led the excavation, said in … Read more

Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: ‘Exceptionally significant find’

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Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: ‘Exceptionally significant find’

This was an “Extreme Makeover: Early Christianity Edition.” A German man discovered a historically significant stone carving from the 12th century during recent home renovations in the town of Klotzow on the nation’s northern coast. Just centimeters below the foundation of a home owned by a shocked Peter Wittenberg sat a three-foot boulder with the … Read more

Archaeologists stumble upon priceless gold coins from ancient empire in unusual location

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Archaeologists stumble upon priceless gold coins from ancient empire in unusual location

Archaeologists discovered ancient gold coins in an unexpected location during a recent excavation in Bulgaria. The five Byzantine coins, which date back to the reign of Justinian the Great, were uncovered by archaeologists digging at a site in the northern Bulgarian village of Debnevo. The excavation was announced by Dr. Stiliyan Ivanov, an associate professor at the … Read more

Evidence of Merlin’s grave unearthed in Scotland: Was King Arthur’s wizard adviser real?

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Evidence of Merlin’s grave unearthed in Scotland: Was King Arthur’s wizard adviser real?

There may be some truth to the myth of Merlin. On Tuesday, archeologists in Scotland revealed evidence of the legendary wizard’s death in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries — and the findings could change the way we tell Merlin’s tale. Merlin was said to have been a loyal advisor to King Arthur amid … Read more

‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

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‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have discovered an “extremely rare and unusual” ancient stone amulet in Jerusalem that could change our understanding of reading and writing in antiquity. “The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem,” Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, directors of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said in … Read more

Archaeologists make incredible discovery potentially linked to Shakespeare in historic theater

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Archaeologists make incredible discovery potentially linked to Shakespeare in historic theater

A doorway that could have been used by famous playwright William Shakespeare was discovered in the United Kingdom’s oldest working theater.  The discovery in St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, which has been undergoing major conservation efforts, was sparked when the Guildhall’s creative director, Tim FitzHigham, noticed a “weird shape in the wall,” according to … Read more

‘Significant’ sun and star observatory discovered that dates back to 6th century BC: scientists

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‘Significant’ sun and star observatory discovered that dates back to 6th century BC: scientists

This discovery is anything but Tutan-khamun. Archeologists in Egypt have discovered “the first and largest astronomical observatory,” nearly half a mile long, dating to the 6th century BC. A sundial and other items were found inside a building that was designed with slanted architecture to measure shade and solar movement, according to the Egyptian Ministry … Read more

Archaeologists uncover stones in Israel matching road where ‘Jesus walked’ in stunning discovery

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Archaeologists uncover stones in Israel matching road where ‘Jesus walked’ in stunning discovery

Located at Mount Hotzvim in Jerusalem, a large quarry has been under excavation, exposing more information on the Second Temple time period when Jesus walked the Holy Land. Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority excavated the area that covers about 3,500 square meters, forming part of a large field of quarries, according to a press … Read more

Student uncovers ‘rare’ Viking treasures with metal detector

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Student uncovers ‘rare’ Viking treasures with metal detector

Den-mark’s the spot. A young archeology student in the Scandinavian nation discovered seven “spectacular” silver artifacts significant to the Viking rule of centuries past, The Associated Press reported. The Danish Moesgaard Museum announced Monday that 22-year-old researcher Gustav Bruunsgaard found seven silver arm rings — a material significant to Viking currency circa 800 Common Era … Read more

Skeletons of man, woman clutching coins found in ‘invaluable’ discovery at Pompeii site

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Skeletons of man, woman clutching coins found in ‘invaluable’ discovery at Pompeii site

It’s a bone-chilling discovery. Archeologists at Pompeii have recovered well-preserved skeletal remains of a man and woman who died clutching treasures of the time. The woman was found on a bed surrounded by gold, silver and bronze coins, along with jewelry that included pearl and gold earrings, and the man was not far from her. … Read more

Researchers amazed by miraculous find in 1,200-year-old tomb in China

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Researchers amazed by miraculous find in 1,200-year-old tomb in China

Why would a humble Chinese noodle maker be buried in a tomb fit for an emperor? And why would a Westerner – complete with blonde hair – be important enough to commemorate on its walls? Archaeologists in northern China have unearthed a small but richly decorated 1,200-year-old tomb on a mountain outside Taiyuan, the capital of China’s … Read more

Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

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Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more

‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

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‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

It’s a new testament to modern technology. Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City of David. The manmade trench — researchers have sought answers on its existence for 150 years — was “one of the monumental fortifications that protected the … Read more

Pompeii suffered a second, devastating disaster — while fighting for survival after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

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Pompeii suffered a second, devastating disaster — while fighting for survival after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

We’re shook. Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests. The significant seismic stirring — which align with recovered, descriptive writings of shaking ground by Roman upper echelon Pliny the Younger … Read more

Cryptic ‘gilded lady’ mummy’s face digitally rebuilt by scientists 1,500 years after her death

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Cryptic ‘gilded lady’ mummy’s face digitally rebuilt by scientists 1,500 years after her death

They’re digitally raising the dead. Scientists put the “animation” in “reanimation” after virtually reconstructing the face of a mysterious mummy who lived 1,500 years ago, as detailed in the journal “Anthropologie – International Journal of Human Diversity and Evolution.” Known as the gilded lady because of her golden headdress, the mummy belonged to a woman … Read more

Oldest known picture story dating back 51,000 years discovered in Indonesian cave

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Oldest known picture story dating back 51,000 years discovered in Indonesian cave

The oldest known surviving picture story in the world has been found in a cave in Indonesia. The painting, which depicts three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, was discovered in a limestone cave called Leang Karampuang on the island of Sulawesi, and is at least 51,200 years old, according to archaeologists. The international … Read more

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have now uncovered more than 300 tombs packed with mummies

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‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have now uncovered more than 300 tombs packed with mummies

An ancient cemetery with more than 300 tombs of mummies has been unearthed in Egypt in a discovery that scientists have since dubbed the “City of the Dead.” Archaeologists have spent five years digging at a site once located on the hill near the modern Mausoleum of Aga Khan III. The burial grounds reportedly span … Read more

Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study

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Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study

This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “This was the first time something like this had been discovered,” José Rafael Ruiz Arrebola, an … Read more

Examination of eerie ‘portal to the underworld’ finally ends — here’s what was found

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Examination of eerie ‘portal to the underworld’ finally ends — here’s what was found

The examination of an ancient “portal to the underworld” that has perplexed archaeologists has finally ended, officials say. The Mexican artifact, called the Olmec Cave Mask, was stolen from the Chalcatzingo archaeological site in Mexico’s Central Highlands in the 1960s. Smugglers broke the millennia-old mask into several pieces and circulated them around several museums and private collections … Read more

Man walking his dog unearths unexpected discovery on the beach

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Man walking his dog unearths unexpected discovery on the beach

A man walking his dog in the United Kingdom inadvertently helped archaeologists and geologists make surprising discoveries at a local beach, officials say. Northumberland Coast National Landscape officials published a blog post about the recent discoveries last week. The dog walker was on a stroll at Foxton Bay in Northumberland, located in North East England, when he spotted unusual … Read more