Roman Cupid figurine among over 10,000 artifacts unearthed by highway dig
Objects uncovered during the recent excavations date from various time periods spanning more than 12,000 years of history.
Archaeologists discover "rare," well-preserved Bronze Age wooden structure
Wood usually decays relatively quickly, but in some cases it can be preserved for long periods, like this wooden well.
Archaeologists find rare item worth more to Romans than its weight in gold
The lump, made from a mysterious purple substance, was unearthed at the site of an ancient Roman bathhouse.
Fury as "painfully skinny" dog found cowering in state of serious neglect
Roxy, who is a 3-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross in the U.K., weighed about half what she should have done
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.
"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.
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.
"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 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.
Archaeologists discover massive prehistoric henge in 'rare' find
The ancient earthwork is one of the largest ever discovered in eastern England, researchers say.
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.
Ivanka Trump speaks out on Kate Middleton "speculation"
Ivanka Trump said on Friday it is "disheartening to see the speculation" that has surrounded Kate Middleton.
Secrets of "extraordinary" prehistoric site likened to Pompeii revealed
The Bronze Age settlement, dated to around 850 B.C., was destroyed by a catastrophic fire when it was less than a year old.
Mysterious 1,800-year-old statue of 'rather beautiful Roman lady' uncovered
"I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face," worker Greg Crawley said of finding a Roman marble head.
Thought lost for 40 years, "globally important" Captain Cook finds reappear
Captain James Cook was a British explorer known for his three expeditions to the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1779.
Archaeologists find remains dating back 6,000 years during highway dig
The excavations have uncovered Roman artifacts and a potential early medieval building, among other finds.
Human remains discovered turn out to be centuries old
The newly uncovered human remains are thought to be between 600 and 1,000 years old, according to an archaeologist.
"Incredibly rare" artifact depicting Roman god of wealth discovered
The artifact appears to have been broken deliberately as part of an ancient ritual practice, archaeologists believe.
Archaeologists "amazed" by discovery inside ancient Roman egg
The rare and "unique special" egg is preserved intact, despite the fact that it is thought to be more than 1,700 years old.
Archaeologists "forging new history" with rare Iron Age blacksmith find
Researchers have unearthed a blacksmith's workshop from around 2,700 years ago containing "exceptionally rare" finds.
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Time capsule reveals prehistoric habitat looking as if "buried yesterday"
The "time capsule" has yielded the remains of plants and insects that lived thousands of years ago.
Rare gold treasure from 3,000 years ago found by metal detectorist
The man who found it, Jonathan Needham, is still waiting to see how much the Bronze Age fastener is worth, but thinks it will be a "life-changing amount."
Archaeologists uncover "10,000 years of history" during roadworks
Among the finds are a Stone Age tool site and an U.S. Army camp from WWII that was in use until D-Day.
Student discovers ancient flying reptile that lived 200 million years ago
The student was investigating fossils from an area that was once home to an ancient chain of islands that no longer exists.
Refugee princess's lost Book of Psalms believed found after centuries
Fragments of an almost 1,000-year-old manuscript have been found in the bindings of books from around 1600.
Feisty kitten moves into the iconic Tower of London—"queen of the pawtress"
"The Tower really is a village in the heart of the city of London," Yeoman Warder Emma Rousell told Newsweek.
Tsunami 8,000 years ago may have devastated Stone Age community—Study
The prehistoric tsunami, which was triggered by a huge submarine landslide, generated waves of more than 65 feet in height.
Giant naked hill figure revealed as Hercules—and he aided medieval armies
The origins of England's Cerne Giant have been shrouded in mystery but new research suggests the figure may have helped in the fight against Viking marauders.
What's the gold badge on Manchester City's jersey?
While jerseys don't usually change during the campaign, Manchester City's kit will see a new addition at the end of December.