Archaeology
Humans have left clues of our existence throughout time, leaving behind burials, artifacts and written records that hint at our evolution, beliefs, practices and cultures. Studying the archaeological record shows us that the oldest known bones belonging to Homo sapiens are 300,000 years old, or that the world’s oldest civilizations arose at least 6,000 years ago.
Whether you’re looking for facts about the ancient Egyptians, the discovery of an ancient human skull, a gold hoard dating to the fall of the Roman Empire or how the latest technology is helping us find hidden pyramids, Live Science's expert science writers and editors are here to give you the latest coverage on our past with archaeology news, articles and features.
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Mask of Agamemnon: A gold death mask once thought to be evidence of the Trojan War
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
By Konstantine Panegyres Published
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Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?
By Owen Jarus Published
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Remains of 1,600-year-old Roman fort unearthed in Turkey
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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17,000-year-old remains of blue-eyed baby boy unearthed in Italy
By Soumya Sagar Published
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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines
By Margherita Bassi Published
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2,000-year-old tomb holding 12 skeletons found at Petra where 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' was filmed
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptians
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'Extraordinary' burial of ancient Egyptian governor's daughter discovered in a coffin within another coffin
By Owen Jarus Published
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3,200-year-old ancient Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with 'Ramesses II'
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptian head cones: Mysterious headgear that could be related to sensuality and fertility rituals
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Ancient Egyptians used so much copper, they polluted the harbor near the pyramids, study finds
By Evan Howell Published
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'Everything we found shattered our expectations': Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt
By Reham Atya Published
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Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later
By Lidija M. Mcknight Published
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'Screaming Woman' mummy suffered a painful death in ancient Egypt, virtual autopsy finds
By Kristel Tjandra Published
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Ancient Egyptians used a hydraulic lift to build their 1st pyramid, controversial study claims
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Stunning ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in more than 60 burials, including 'ba-birds' and 'eye of Horus'
By Owen Jarus Published
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Romans
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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
By Konstantine Panegyres Published
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Remains of 1,600-year-old Roman fort unearthed in Turkey
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines
By Margherita Bassi Published
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Grand tomb of Roman gladiator found in Turkey actually contains the remains of 12 other people
By Sascha Pare Published
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Razed city that rebelled against Rome 'remained uninhabited for over 170 years,' excavations reveal
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Did Romans battle rhinos in the Colosseum? A historian explains the truth behind the fight scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.
By Wray Vamplew Published
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Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Sensational discovery' of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss Alps
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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1,700-year-old 'barbarian' burial discovered along Roman Empire's frontier in Germany
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Vikings
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Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?
By Owen Jarus Published
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50 Viking Age burials discovered in Denmark, including a woman in a rare 'Viking wagon'
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Vikings in Norway were much more likely to die violent deaths than those in Denmark
By Owen Jarus Published
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Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
By Margherita Bassi Published
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'Spectacular silver treasure' from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in Denmark
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Viking Age ship burial may be hiding beneath Norwegian farm, iron rivets hint
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Viking Age 'treasure' discovered by metal detectorist on Isle of Man
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Viking Age women with cone-shaped skulls likely learned head-binding practice from far-flung region
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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2,000-year-old tomb holding 12 skeletons found at Petra where 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' was filmed
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Ancient humans waited out last ice age in frigid Central Europe, surprising study finds
By John Stewart Published
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45 amazing facial reconstructions, from Stone Age shamans to King Tut
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