November 2025 marks 100 years since archaeologists first examined Tutankhamun’s mummified remains. What followed wasn’t scientific triumph – it was destruction. Using hot knives and brute force, ...

Ancient uses of olive oil for rituals of initiation, sanctification and healing have a modern legacy. In 2023, oil for the coronation of Charles III was harvested from groves on the Mount of Olives, ...

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 ...

The Bronze Age Boat Discoveries exhibition at Must Farm includes not only the three preserved vessels but also replica tools, interactive displays, and demonstrations of ancient craft techniques.

The discovery represents one of the most significant underwater archaeological finds in Central Asia, shedding light on the region's medieval past and the devastating natural forces that shaped its ...

For over five centuries, Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper has been interpreted as a dramatic moment frozen in time. The instant when Jesus announces that one of his disciples will betray him. Judas ...

Top image: Hundreds of wooden posts emerging from melting ice on the Aurlandsfjellet mountain plateau in Vestland County, Norway, mark the location of a 1,500-year-old reindeer trapping system - the ...

Ancient depiction illustrating the biblical narrative of the Sons of God and the daughters of men. Source ...

In a significant victory for cultural heritage preservation, Egypt has successfully repatriated 36 stolen antiquities from the United States, marking another milestone in the nation's ongoing campaign ...

The research team from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona analyzed pottery from key El Argar administrative centers including Tira del Lienzo and Ifre in Murcia province. According to the study ...

Top image: The collapse at All Saints Church in Bridgwater, Somerset revealed Ham stone walls of a 300-year-old underground crypt when an 18th-century tomb gave way, creating a 12-foot sinkhole.

Thieves have broken into Syria's National Museum in Damascus and stolen several ancient Roman-era marble statues in a brazen heist that has shocked the archaeological community. The museum, which only ...