Historical Discoveries

Travel 14 hours ago

Tower of London dig reveals Black Death-era skeletons below popular tourist site: 'Tip of the iceberg'

A mass grave with 14th-century skeletons possibly linked to the Black Death was recently discovered at the Tower of London, along with rare medieval burial artifacts.

Food-Drink 1 day ago

Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years

A biologist spoke to Fox News Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.

Museums Exhibits 2 days ago

Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather

A new exhibition by the National Museum of Ireland features 17 ancient manuscripts with margin scribbles by Irish monks from the 850s, offering rare glimpses into medieval monastery life.

Travel 3 days ago

Medieval knight's tomb discovered beneath former ice cream parlor in Poland: 'Very rare'

A medieval knight's tomb was recently uncovered in Gdańsk, Poland, near the country's oldest wooden church, revealing a skeleton and rare limestone tombstone from Sweden.

Lifestyle 4 days ago

Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find

Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Fox News Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ruler Caligula had a surprising interest in botany.

Archaeology 6 days ago

Texas husband-wife team finds 'priceless' royal tomb filled with 1,700-year-old treasures

Texas archaeologist couple Arlen and Diane Chase uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te' K'ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize. The feat took 40 years of research.

Archaeology July 15

Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds

A recent archaeological dig in western Germany revealed a Roman-era settlement with 750 artifacts, including a unique burial with parts of a military belt dating to the 4th or 5th centuries.

Travel July 14

Archaeologists uncover multistory buildings in once-thriving city lost to time

British archaeologists recently helped uncover multistory buildings from the ancient Egyptian city Imet in the Nile Delta, revealing tower houses from the Ptolemaic Period.

Travel July 13

Workers discover 18th-century vessel while installing pipeline in medieval 'Game of Thrones' city

An 18th-century wooden boat was recently unearthed beneath the seabed in Dubrovnik's Old Town harbor, adding to Europe's vessel-related discoveries this year.

Archaeology July 12

Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden was hidden for nearly 1,900 years.

Archaeology July 10

Archaeologist unearths mysterious Christian settlement hidden away for centuries

An expert believes that he has rediscovered the lost Byzantine settlement of Tharais in southern Jordan. Archaeologist Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh spoke to Fox News Digital about his findings.

Travel July 9

Deadly shipwreck uncovered by former military pilot who spotted one historic clue

A single broken plate helped a crew identify the SS Nantes shipwreck after 140 years, revealing the remnants of the vessel which sank in the English Channel in 1888.

Travel July 8

Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.

Archaeology July 7

1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from Dutch river after chance discovery: 'Barely corroded'

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

History July 5

Archaeologist solves 'jigsaw puzzle' of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia

London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years from a high-status building demolished before 200 A.D.

Travel July 3

Rare Christian cross among spectacular 1,000-year-old Viking treasures found by metal detectorists

Archaeologists recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on Baltic shores, featuring silver artifacts, Arabic coins and a cross pendant signaling early Christianization.

Travel July 2

Sinkhole in historic city reveals medieval hospital hiding just beneath street level

Medieval hospital ruins were recently found beneath a street in York, England, during sinkhole repairs, uncovering part of the historic St. Leonard's Hospital complex.

Travel June 30

Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket'

A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.

Travel June 29

Archaeologist uncovers 'persuasive' evidence of true location where Jesus turned water into wine

An archaeologist has shared recently gathered evidence that Khirbet Qana, an excavation site in Israel, is the true location of Jesus Christ's first miracle in Cana. Here are the details.

Travel June 28

Utility workers digging trenches stumble upon 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair

A pre-Hispanic mummy dating back 1,000 years was recently found by utility workers in Lima, Peru, with archaeologists linking it to the Chancay culture that predated the Inca Empire.

Fast Food Lifestyle June 23

Ordinary ancient Romans ate 'luxury' meat at fast-food shops, new research reveals

Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.

Historic Sites June 23

Archaeologists discover untouched tomb linked to King Midas' dynasty: 'High level of wealth'

Archaeologists recently uncovered a royal tomb linked to King Midas' family in Turkey, revealing bronze vessels and insights into Phrygian funeral objects from the 8th century B.C.

Travel June 21

Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts under historic monastery's floor

Rare heraldic tiles were recently discovered under wooden floors at former Basilian monastery in Chełm, Poland, offering a view into 18th-century monastic life.

Travel June 20

Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.

Archaeology June 18

Rare 16th-century shipwreck found at record depth in French waters: 'Remarkable discovery'

French officials recently announced the discovery of Camarat 4, the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. The site includes 16th-century Italian ceramics with Christian symbols.

Travel June 17

Message in bottle from 1983 washes up on remote island with historical contents intact

An archaeology technician recently discovered a 1983 message in a bottle on Sable Island, with the gin-scented container preserving a faded letter and Canadian currency.

Travel June 15

Ancient Christian tomb complex revealed beneath rubble from Syria's civil war

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.

Travel June 14

Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'

Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.

Travel June 13

Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries

Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.

Travel June 13

Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.