Digital reconstructions are bringing structures to life that may have collapsed during Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E.

The intaglio was likely set in a signet ring and used to stamp correspondence at Bremenium, a military outpost located ...

High up in the icy mountains of Norway, archaeologists have discovered a unique 1,500-year-old reindeer trap, alongside ...

A tiny silver goblet discovered decades ago in the Judean Hills might hold the oldest known depiction of cosmic creation – and the scenes etched into its surface tell a surprisingly peaceful story.

It has been more than 88 years since the world's most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator Fred Noonan, ...

The ancient ˁAin Samiya cup is one of the most remarkable finds of the Intermediate Bronze Age.

Through cutting-edge forensic science and ancient DNA analysis, scientists have solved one of medieval Europe's most enduring archaeological mysteries. The victim, Duke Béla of Macsó, was a member of ...

How AlUla is influencing the kingdom’s tourism momentum and its model that blends conservation, community, and culture ...

Marine archeologist James P. Delgado shared stories and mysteries of the deep sea during a recent lecture at the ...

It has been more than 88 years since the world’s most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator Fred Noonan, ...

Bay Antique Center in Bay City, Michigan is that magical kingdom where your modest Andrew Jackson can transform into treasures that’ll make your friends wonder if you’ve been secretly antiquing with ...

This holiday season, the Smithsonian Store is spreading winter cheer with a curated collection of gifts inspired by the ...