Lost church of 600-year-old monastery found near medieval royal palace
The church's ruins were found below a tennis court near the medieval royal palace in a Hungarian castle town.
Archaeologists discover ancient indoor swimming pool with colorful frescoes
The indoor pool was found at the site of a Roman villa that is thought to date to between the first and fourth centuries.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman coins on small but 'vital' island
The "star finds," dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries, were found near a Roman fort on one of the Channel Islands, which are possessions of the British Crown.
Archaeologists unearth ancient tombs with "rare" bronze seals
Dozens of funerary objects were found in the tombs, including iron swords, bronze mirrors and glazed pottery.
Christians supplied medieval pagans with horses for sacrifice
Horse sacrifice rituals occurred in Europe's Baltic region from prehistoric times until the late medieval period in some regions.
"Astonishing" lost prehistoric landscape revealed by undersea scans
Researchers documented a network of streams, rivers and other geological features on the seabed that once were above the water.
Archaeologists reveal Iron Age building destroyed by "violent" fire
Around 2,200 years ago, a fire ravaged an Iron Age settlement, preserving remains that shed light on the life of the community.
"Long-lost" branch of the Nile may explain Egyptian pyramid mystery
Researchers uncovered evidence indicating the existence of the ancient branch, which runs past dozens of pyramids.
We're archaeologists at Pompeii. A third of the city is still undiscovered
In Pompeii, every object that is found speaks to us of a life suddenly and tragically cut short.
Archaeologists reveal "enthralling" Bronze Age burial chamber
The structure may be around 4,000 years old, although it is not clear at present what it contains, experts said.
"Key" ancient Roman town survived longer than thought, say archaeologists
The Greco-Roman settlement, known as Karanis, was previously thought to have been abandoned in the 5th century.
Archaeologists discover mysterious underground "anomaly" near Giza pyramids
The "anomaly" could indicate the presence of a "large" subsurface archaeological structure, according to a study.
Prehistoric stone circle's "Sanctuary" may predate Stonehenge by 700 years
Stonehenge is an iconic example of the hundreds of stone circles that were constructed across Britain and Ireland in prehistory.
Archaeologists uncover 120,000 artifacts during medieval abbey excavations
Among the objects found at the site are a Christian lead cross from the 5th century and a "fine" range of ceramics.
Secrets of "exceptional" Roman shipwreck revealed by marine archaeologists
The ancient wreck and its cargo were found in an "excellent" state of preservation in shallow water close to a popular tourist beach.
Face of Stone Age man thought to have drowned 4,000 years ago revealed
The man's remains were found alongside artifacts that suggest he may have been a "warrior," according to archaeologists.
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.
Historian may have cracked 2,700-year-old temple symbols mystery
The meaning of the symbols, which were found in several locations in an ancient city, has baffled experts for about a century.
Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian pharaoh's fortified royal retreat
The mud-brick structure may have been used during military campaigns to expand Egypt's empire to the east.
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.
Archaeologists find prehistoric settlement "surprisingly" survived crisis
The latest findings from a submerged Stone Age agricultural site has shed new light on the resilience of prehistoric communities.
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years later
The facial reconstruction is based on the remains of a Neanderthal excavated from an iconic archaeological site.
Archaeologists discover "spectacular" 7,000-year-old settlement
Discovery of ancient homes is of "outstanding" importance, according to archaeologist Martin Furholt.
Archaeologists discover "unique" artificial body part in 18th century skull
The "unusual" object was made with great craftsmanship and would likely have significantly improved the patient's quality of life.
Ancient Maya ball court may have been blessed, hallucinogenic find hints
Experts have found a "special" ritual deposit below an ancient ball court that includes psychoactive and ceremonial plant remains.
Prehistoric burial site reveals surprising secrets of hunter–gatherer diet
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.
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.