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.
Oldest fossilized forest on the planet discovered at Butlin’s holiday camp in Somerset
The fossilized remains of a 390 million year old forest, the oldest ever discovered, have been found in the cliffs near Butlin’s holiday camp, one of Britain’s best loved holiday camps.
Egypt’s King Tutankhamun born of incestuous marriage
Researchers found DNA evidence suggesting that Tutankhamun was born of an “incestuous” marriage; his mother and father were probably siblings.
A nearly complete 70 million year old fossil of Titanosaur found in France
A chance discovery in southern France has unearthed a rare specimen: a nearly complete Titanosaur skeleton, from the hind skull to the tail.
Rare astronomical object found bearing Arabic and Hebrew signs
A rare device for making astronomical measurements, bearing Arabic and Hebrew markings, has been discovered in Italy museum.
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.