Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

On December 20th 2021 at 7.37am, the sun rose over the rocky hills on the southeastern horizon at Karahan Tepe. Ten minutes later an upright blade of light appeared on one side of the oversized stone ...

A massive 4,000-year-old Bronze Age coffin, carved from a single oak tree and discovered by chance at a Lincolnshire golf club, has arrived at Lincoln Museum, UK, where it will be displayed to the ...

A simple turn of the wrist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in February 2023 has unveiled a centuries-old mystery about ancient Roman craftsmen. Washington State University art history professor ...

Underwater archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University have recovered four exceptionally well-preserved medieval spears from Lake Lednica in western Poland, including one ornately decorated ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Lamassu are human-headed, eagle-winged, bulls or lions that once protected cities in Mesopotamia. They were believed to be very powerful creatures, and served both as a clear reminder of the king’s ...

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 ...