Archaeology

Travel 12 hours ago

Surprised archaeologists unearth ancient graves caught between pagan, Christian rituals in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 11th-century graves reopened by medieval Poles, revealing a blend of Christian and pagan burial practices during a period of cultural transition.

Archaeology 1 day ago

Ancient civilization's gold coins, luxury artifacts unearthed during 'unprecedented' dig

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.

Ancient Rome 2 days ago

Ancient Roman apartment building found beneath public square amid subway construction

Excavators uncovered a rare multi-story ancient Roman apartment building in Piazza Venezia, dating to the late Republic period. Workers found the structure amid subway work.

Quizzes 2 days ago

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of melon meccas and revolutionary roots.

Travel 3 days ago

Archaeologists uncover ancient baptistery in France tied to early Christian rituals

Archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,500-year-old baptistery in Vence, France, revealing insights into early Christian rituals and religious practices from the fifth century.

Archaeology 4 days ago

Rare ancient gold discovery made by Florida student at archaeological site

An archaeology student from Florida discovered a ninth-century golden artifact during her first excavation in Redesdale, Northumberland, near an ancient Roman road.

Ancient Egypt 4 days ago

Ancient artifacts of sunken city likely destroyed by earthquake or tsunami plucked from seafloor

Ancient 2,000-year-old artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, Egypt, possibly from the sunken city of Canopus.

Opinion 6 days ago

MORNING GLORY: Churchill then and now

Winston Churchill's "The Gathering Storm" offers crucial insights for today's world as political tensions rise and global conflicts threaten international stability.

Travel August 20

Luxurious 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse unearthed by archaeologists after surprise discovery

Archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkably preserved 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse in Turkey, featuring underfloor heating and distinct temperature zones.

Archaeology August 19

Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear

Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.

Ancient Egypt August 18

Oldest written reference to Moses may be revealed in ancient Egyptian desert inscriptions, researcher says

American-Israeli epigraphist interprets ancient inscriptions at Serabit el-Khadim that could be the oldest written mention of Moses, predating the Bible by centuries.

Germany August 15

German researchers discover dozens of shipwrecks including possible WWII steamer lost in air raid

German researchers have found 31 shipwrecks in Lake Constance, with one nearly completely preserved cargo sailing ship with its mast and yard still in place.

Archaeology August 15

Divers reveal images of 321-year-old shipwreck in remarkable condition off coast

The 1703 "Northumberland" shipwreck off Kent's coast has been documented in stunning detail, revealing preserved wooden structures and artifacts threatened by shifting sands.

VIDEO August 15

1703 shipwreck off Kent coast documented in extraordinary detail by divers

The 1703 Northumberland shipwreck off Kent's coast was recently documented in stunning detail, revealing preserved wooden structures and artifacts threatened by shifting sands.

White House August 14

American history won't be displayed 'in a woke manner' at Smithsonian, Trump says

The White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian Tuesday unveiling plans to conduct a review of museums and exhibits in preparation for the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026.

Opinion August 14

DAVID MARCUS: Trump takes on Smithsonian’s lefty bias and statue-toppling libs melt down

Democrats who cheered statue toppling in 2020 now oppose Trump's transparent process to curate Smithsonian museums and address leftist historical bias

Archaeology August 14

2,000-year-old Jewish rebel coin, minted decades after Jesus, unearthed in Jerusalem

Archaeologists recently uncovered a bronze coin inscribed 'For the Redemption of Zion' near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, created by Jewish rebels in the fourth year of their revolt against Rome.

Media August 13

CNN's Jennings says same critics of Trump's Smithsonian review were cheering destruction of monuments in 2020

CNN's Scott Jennings argued many critics of Trump's Smithsonian review are hypocritical for previously cheering monument destruction during 2020 protests.

Food-Drink August 12

Researchers discover 2,500-year-old honey residue in ancient bronze jars

Experts identified a preserved honey residue in sealed bronze jars from an ancient Greek settlement. Researcher Luciana Carvalho spoke to Fox News Digital about the 2,500-year-old substance.

Travel August 12

Archaeologists uncover ancient blade factory tied to major group in the Bible: 'Exceptional individuals'

Israeli archaeologists recently discovered the first Bronze Age blade factory found in southern Israel, showing evidence of complex Canaanite society 5,500 years ago.

Travel August 11

Ancient rare Chinese manuscripts stolen in alleged scheme by man using multiple aliases

The FBI is investigating the theft of valuable Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library system after a man allegedly replaced originals with fake copies using multiple aliases.

Archaeology August 11

Utility crews unearth two 1,000-year-old tombs beneath city street in single day: 'Feels so exciting'

Utility workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered two pre-Incan tombs during gas line construction, including one holding a 1,000-year-old Chancay skeleton buried with clay vessels.

Boston August 10

Founding Father’s historic property in Boston tourist district hits market with one intriguing secret

A historic Revolutionary War-era home once owned by John Hancock is up for sale in downtown Boston's Blackstone Block, the last surviving property tied to the Founding Father in the city.

Archaeology August 10

Rare biblical seal with ancient fingerprint found in debris from Jerusalem's Temple Mount

The Temple Mount Sifting Project recently uncovered a well-preserved biblical-era clay sealing with ancient Hebrew letters and clear fingerprint from a King Josiah-era official.

Spirits August 7

Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts

A Michigan distillery and university scientists are working to revive a long-lost variety of rye grain recovered from a 19th-century shipwreck in Lake Huron.

Travel August 7

Angler expecting a fish pulls up rare 700-year-old sword: ‘Real treasures’

A fisherman in Poland reeled in a rare 700-year-old medieval sword from the Vistula River. An expert told Fox News Digital that it dates back to when Warsaw was founded.

Travel August 6

New bridge will link popular island to mainland as critics warn of mafia, earthquakes

The world's longest suspension bridge has been approved for a Sicily-Italy connection; construction may start in 2026. It's designed to carry 6,000 cars hourly as critics cite concerns.

Opinion August 5

SEN TIM SCOTT: The secret behind Apollo 8's broadcast is a favorite story of Christian courage

The historic Apollo 8 mission featured astronauts reading from the Book of Genesis during a Christmas Eve broadcast that reached millions of viewers worldwide

Travel August 3

Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: 'Only the righteous'

Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered an inscription near the entrance of a fifth-century Christian church in ancient Olympus. It has a message not seen in over 1,000 years.

Travel August 1

Researchers accidentally discover Civil War-era shipwreck while exploring murky Midwest river

Wisconsin archaeologists accidentally discovered a Civil War-era shipwreck believed to be the L.W. Crane. The vessel was built in 1865 and sank in 1880 after catching fire.