Archeologists reveal 1,800-year-old sculpture of ancient snake-bodied deity
The stone object is thought to depict a hybrid creature that mixes elements of Roman and Germanic mythology.
Archaeologists unearth grave of 'zombie' ancient folk wanted buried forever
A large stone was placed on the deceased's legs, probably to keep the man from returning to life.
Great white shark's "gigantic" ancient relative revealed
The creature had the potential to reach up to 30 feet long, making it possibly the largest shark of this type ever to have lived.
"Incredibly rare" prehistoric finds may have marked path to afterlife
An archaeological survey has uncovered numerous previously unknown monuments, including five rare Neolithic structures.
"Excalibur" sword found upright in ground revealed to be one-of-a-kind
Researchers say the 18-inch iron sword, named in reference to the Arthurian legend, is thought to be more than 1,000 years old.
Roman emperor's death site may have finally been discovered
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire, which he ruled from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14 at the age of 75.
Centuries-old human remains found that reveal violent past of border region
The bones show evidence of multiple traumatic injuries—and some even appear to have been gnawed by wolves or dogs.
Remarkably well-preserved ancient glass vessels discovered in Roman burials
The glassware was unearthed in a city that was once a significant regional capital during the Roman period.
"Truly significant" paleolithic artifacts discovered during highway works
The Stone Age objects, which are made of flint, could potentially be about 10,000-14,000 years old, according to archaeologists.
Ancient Maya pyramid held royal bones burnt in "desecration" ritual
The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change.
Mysterious burnt seeds found in Roman pot may be cannabis
The ancient pot was found at a site that preserves evidence of Roman settlement and agricultural activity.
"Truly unique" Roman lead coffin found to contain child's remains
An expert has described the coffin, thought to be more than 1,600 years old, as a "remarkable" discovery.
Mysterious prehistoric monument uncovered in "unprecedented" discovery
The purpose of the enigmatic structure, which possibly dates to the Neolithic period, remains unclear.
Metal detectorists find "incredible" artifact depicting Alexander the Great
The object, which has been described as a "spectacular" find, is thought to date to around the year A.D. 200.
Beautiful statue's head unearthed in "thrilling" ancient city find
The head, which dates back to around 1,800 years ago, is thought to depict the Greco-Roman god Apollo.
Neanderthals "more human" than generally assumed, says living space study
Traditionally, experts assumed that Neanderthal behavior was less complex than that of our own species.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Archaeologists reveal rock art may depict people singing while high
Ancient carvings in Peru's Toro Muerto depicting dances and singing were possibly made by hallucinating artists.
Archaeologists discover lost medieval settlement and "unique" Roman finds
The medieval settlement is thought to date to the 11th to 13th centuries, but there is also older evidence of Roman activity at the site.
Prehistoric ritual sacrifice practiced for at least 2,000 years revealed
Researchers uncovered the brutal tradition after finding the remains of two women who appear to have been sacrificed between 4000 B.C. and 3500 B.C.
Archaeologists think ancient South Americans may have kept foxes as pets
An extinct species of fox was found buried alongside more than 20 humans from over 1,500 years ago.
Archaeologists solve mystery of medieval silver coins
A team of experts analyzed coins minted between A.D. 660 and 820, casting new light on the economies of medieval Europe.
Shipwreck mystery teased by divers' helmet discovery
This type of helmet, thought to date to between the 15th and 17th centuries, was commonly used by infantry.
Archaeologists discover massive prehistoric henge in 'rare' find
The ancient earthwork is one of the largest ever discovered in eastern England, researchers say.
Archaeologists find ancient campsite left by New Mexico's earliest settlers
"This site marks a pivotal moment in shedding light on the area's history and its early inhabitants," an Air Force official said.
Archaeologists reveal "impressive" Roman villa with mysterious lead scrolls
Discoveries from the complex, which likely belonged to "very wealthy" individuals, include hundreds of coins and miniature axes.
Vikings may have practiced body modification as "rite of initiation"
Teeth filing and skull deformation are examples of body modification customs that were practiced during the Viking Age.
Face of Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago revealed
Researchers extracted DNA from the emperor's remains for a study, which shed light on his appearance.
Archaeologists reveal "Paleolithic holy trinity": Water, elephants, rocks
Researchers discovered that locations where humans made tools were right next to elephant migration paths.
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old ice skate
The artifact, likely made from horse bone, would have helped medieval people get around during the winter months.