Residents Unearth 18th Century Gold Coins Worth Almost a Million Dollars During Kitchen Renovation
According to a press release from the auction house, the discovery is one of the largest hoards of 18th-century English gold coins ever found in Britain.
5 hours ago
Researchers Find Nanoplastics in the Human Brain; Say It Is 30 Times More Compared to the Kidneys and Liver
Finding higher levels of microplastics in human bodies makes sense because of our increased exposure to plastics in various forms in our daily lives.
2 days ago
Archaeologists Stunned to Discover a Massive Rock-Cut Tomb While Cleaning 'Queen's Tomb' at a Necropolis in Italy
The necropolis contain some 500 graves ranging in date from the 7th century B.C.E. to the 3rd century B.C.E.
3 days ago
13th-Century Christian Fresco Covered by Islamic 'Altar Tent' Discovered, May Have Been a Trophy Seized From Battle
Tents, especially Islamic royal tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges.
3 days ago
Archaeologists in Prague Discover 7000-Yr-Old Mysterious Building; Clueless About Its Purpose
So far, around 200 roundels have been found all over central Europe, with 35 of them located on the territory of the Czech Republic.
3 days ago
Salvage Company Finds Location of Sunken Ship From 1875 Carrying Gold Cargo Worth Millions and Around 250 Passengers
The passengers came from different social classes. They included bankers, businessmen, socialites, entertainers, miners, and immigrant workers.
4 days ago
Experts Find the Real Reason Behind 'Ghosts' Roaming in This South Carolina Town
Many residents have reported noticing mysterious lights and light trails at railroad tracks but the real story behind its appearance is much more interesting.
4 days ago
Father-Son Detectorists Stumble on 14 Bronze Age Axe Heads, Describe the Experience as 'Unreal'
The axes discovered in the area were believed to have been specially made as an offering to the gods.
4 days ago
Two Buried Supercontinents Under Africa and the Pacific Ocean Could Be Much Older Than Previously Assumed
The supercontinents are somewhat like buried islands that tower over 600 miles.
5 days ago
Metal Detectorist Finds Gold Coin of an Unknown Ruler From Pre-Roman Britain; Inscription Says, 'Mighty as the God'
The gold coin that was auctioned off later, was minted by a lesser-known ruler in the pre-Roman era of Britain.
6 days ago
Man Stumbles on a Collection of Original Winnie-The-Pooh Drawings in an Unexpected Place
The treasure trive consisted of correspondences between the creator of the iconic bear and his illustrator, along with original mock-ups and poetries.
6 days ago
Scientists Unearth Several Severed Hands From 3000 Years Ago, Claim Warriors Brought Right Hands of Enemies as 'Gold of Honor'
The study shared how pharaohs used the severed limbs of enemies to intimidate others.
Jan 31, 2025
Archaeologists Unearth 1100-Yr-Old Breast Plate With Cyrillic Text Meant to Protect the Wearer From Trouble and Evil
The breastplate discovered in the ruins of a Bulgarian fortress also referred to two supplicants who likely settled in the fortress.
Jan 31, 2025