Analysis of two human skeletons discovered in Cornwall has revealed some clues as to who they might have been, why they were in these places and how they lived their lives. These were the remains of shipwrecked sailors.
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Medieval castle unearthed in Vannes, France. -Château de l’Hermine-
Excavations at a former 18th-century private manor house in Vannes have uncovered a medieval castle. -Château de l’Hermine-
Microplastics contaminate archaeological remains
For the first time, researchers have discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples.
Hidden tunnel complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt found near the Sea of Galilee
IAA archaeologists uncovered a hidden tunnel complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt period in Huqoq, Israel.
Medieval Alsengem and gold ring with Christ unearthed in Kalmar
A gold ring with a picture of Jesus and a very special alsengem were unearthed in Kalmar.
Frozen for 66 million years, Wollemi pines are planted in secret places
Scientists are planting endangered Wollemi pines in secret locations in a bid to bring them back from the brink of extinction – an effort that could take centuries.
Fresco depicting siblings Phrixus and Helle unearthed in Pompeii
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. They uncovered a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle.
Gold covered mummy unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt
A year long excavation at the Saqqara Tombs in the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis has unearthed a gold covered mummy alongside statues, tools, pottery and dozens of other artifacts.
Rare 1500 year old gold ring linked to the Merovingians found in Denmark
A distinctively decorated gold ring found in Denmark may be linked to the Merovingians, a royal family in the region.
The horrible death of Vittrup Man 5000 years ago in Denmark now revealed
The Vittrup Man was a Scandinavian traveler who was beaten to death in a swamp in Denmark. His remains provide information about his life and death.