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Hidden for 7,000 years: The twisted skeleton baffling German archaeologists

Was the Stone Age teenager laid to rest in a twisted pose on purpose, or did the body slip in a sloping grave?

Euronews · 2h ago

Archaeologists discover remains of famous 200-year-old fortified wall

ARCHAEOLOGISTS and local historians have discovered the surviving remains of the notorious Harvie’s Dyke in Dalmarnock ...

The National (Scotland) · 8h ago

Archaeologists uncover what’s left of ancient shipwreck dating back 4,400 years near Turkish island

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The Independent UK · 9h ago

Ancient sites and artefacts uncovered by laser drones

Drones and lasers have revealed Aboriginal rock shelters in dense bushland, research that combines science and cultural knowledge to improve conservation.

AAP · 13h ago

Rare Ten Commandments tablet once used as paving stone sells for $5.04 million despite doubts

A rare stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for $5.04 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York on 18 December 2024, decades after it was reportedly used as a paving stone. According to The New York Times, the tablet was discovered during railway construction near the coast…

The Times of India · 14h ago

Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years

From a humble mayonnaise-laden sandwich to an expensive piece of sashimi, tuna is a prized source of food for people around the world. Once an inexpensive, easily shipped canned protein source, today’s bluefin tunas can fetch millions of dollars at auction. Millions of tons of tuna are harvested every year,…

The Conversation · Oct 12

Grand Staircase Boundaries Shift: Clinton, Trump and Biden remake monument; scientists fear mining

In September 1996, a significant conservation effort was initiated as President Bill Clinton protected 1.7 million acres of Utah's federal lands, aimed at conserving geological wonders and archaeological treasures while halting coal mining developments. The protected territory saw expansions by Congress in 1998 and 2009. Later, President Donald Trump made…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Archaeologists uncovered a 200-year-old shipwreck buried in Canadian sand dunes

In May 2025, a remarkable discovery unfolded on Sable Island as archaeologists excavated a shipwreck identified tentatively as the Swift. Historical accounts indicate that this ship met its fate in September 1812 during a voyage from Bermuda to Newfoundland. The excavation uncovered essential parts of the wreck, prompting researchers to…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Amelia Earhart mystery: Team heads to remote Pacific island to investigate possible plane wreckage

A group of adept marine archaeologists is gearing up for an intriguing exploration in the lagoon at Nikumaroro Island. This five-day expedition aims to uncover whether a mysterious object discovered there is linked to Amelia Earhart's vanished aircraft. With an array of modern equipment at their disposal, they hope to…

The Times of India · Oct 12

The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?

Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux Meadows confirms Viking presence around AD 1021. The Vikings established temporary settlements but did not create permanent colonies in the region. The lack of resources and changing relations with Indigenous peoples contributed…

The Economic Times · Oct 12