A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in West Africa is challenging long-held assumptions about early human adaptability and migration. Evidence from a site in Côte d'Ivoire reveals that Homo ...

Human history feels straightforward when seen in textbooks. A neat timeline with a clear rise from simple tools to complex ...

When archaeologists studying a fifth-century Swedish site found a human skeleton lying on the floor of a house, they wondered ...

Whether through thorough excavations or accidental discoveries, archaeology has unveiled a wide array of ancient civilisations, cultures and traditions across the globe. Buried beneath layers of time, ...

In 1908, a cowboy stumbled upon ancient bones after a rainstorm—uncovering a lost civilization far older than anyone believed. The Folsom people hunted massive Ice Age bison, crafted superior fluted ...

Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient bishop’s luxurious perk: a vast bathhouse, unheard of among modern clergy. The discovery was made in Olympus, an ancient Lycian port city ...

Archaeology is fascinating stuff. Far from just digging around in the dust and dirt, archaeologists uncover clues about civilization’s past and make groundbreaking discoveries that can sometimes turn ...

Archaeologists found a 1,500-year-old knife set and rare sharpening stone in Turkey. The intact knife set suggests ancient families engaged in active animal husbandry. “Animal husbandry...continued ...

A rare and surprising archaeological discovery at Tel Dor: A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered during excavations by an archaeological team directed by Dr.

An excavation of the 600 block of St. Peter Street, where workers replacing underground water mains made a significant archaeological discovery in early November, has been completed, according to the ...

A chance discovery during public construction work uncovered a major archaeological site from the Roman imperial period in ...

She was buried in a highly decorated lead coffin surrounded by objects, including jet hairpins and rare glass flasks ...