We've ranked the most interesting archaeological finds of all time, ranging from the intricate ruins of Machu Picchu to the ...

Analysis of latrine sediments at the Roman fort of Vindolanda has revealed that at least three parasites were widespread ...

Jia Xiaobing, an archaeologist with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, says the latest studies on the Hongshan culture's ...

Sahura sits amongst the Abusir complex, a popular burial site near the Nile River for pharaohs of the Fifth Dynasty of ...

The grave makers of the Early Bronze Age had their own strategies for keeping the dead... well ... dead. In fear of “revenant” people—think zombies—recovering from death to torment those still alive, ...

Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental.

Unlike most Anglo-Saxon gold hoards, which are typically recovered from burial contexts alongside human remains and other grave goods, these objects were found scattered across a slope with no ...

Litfest and Lancaster University are delighted to announce that the 2026 Lancaster History Lecture will be given as part of ...

The Archaeology of Indy’s Hat delves into the history and significance of Indiana Jones's iconic fedora. This video examines ...

A metal detectorist has discovered four pendants and one brooch in Donington, England, that may have been buried as antiques ...

The victims of the Pompeii eruption wore heavy wool cloaks and tunics, suggesting different environmental conditions in summer. (University of Valencia) ...