Two medieval buckles were discovered in the southern part of the Swedish island of Gotland. One of them was spotted by an 8 year old boy.
Four Roman swords and a javelin found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists have discovered four Roman swords and a javelin in a cave in the Judean desert, preserved for nearly 1900 years.
Aztec Capital Tenochtitlan recreated in 3D
In a project by Dutch born technical artist Thomas Kole, the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan was recreated in detail in 3D.
Launching human remains into space
The decision to send the ancient remains of human relatives into space has angered archaeologists.
Predators that roamed the Earth millions of years before dinosaurs ‘Pampaphoneus biccai’
More evidence uncovered about Pampaphoneus biccai, the ‘bloodthirsty’ predator that roamed the Earth millions of years before dinosaurs.
Medieval board game found in 16th century castle ruins
A medieval board game carved in stone was discovered in a 16th-century castle in Ćmielów, Poland. It is thought to be around 500 years old.
24,000 year old Paleolithic art temple found in Spain
An unprecedented 24,000 year old Paleolithic art temple has been found in a cave in the Valencia region of Spain.
Mahendraparvata ‘City of the gods’ discovered by lasers after 1000 years despite dense forest
The long lost city of Mahendraparvata, said to have been the first capital of the ancient Khmer Empire, was found by experts using cutting-edge laser technology.
1000 year old mummy with long hair found in a pyramid in Peru
A 1000 year old mummy with long hair intact has been found in a pyramid in a residential area in the Peruvian capital Lima.
4000 year old arrow found trapped in ice
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered a 4000 year old arrow trapped in ice. The discovery was made at the foot of Mount Lauvhøe.