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Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstormsA rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors.
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Modern humans arrived in Australia 60,000 years ago and may have interbred with archaic humans such as 'hobbits'New genetic research shows that DNA and archaeological evidence align with the "long chronology" of the peopling of Australia.
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Archaeology Fragments Quiz: Can you work out what these mysterious artifacts are?Break out your best magnifying glass to solve these visual archaeology puzzles.
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2,000-year-old gold ring holds clue about lavish cremation burial unearthed in FranceA lavish cremation tomb found in France may point to funeral rites for an adolescent boy.
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'I had never seen a skull like this before': Medieval Spanish knight who died in battle had a rare genetic condition, study findsThe extremely long skull of a medieval knight points to an underlying genetic condition.
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Neanderthals cannibalized 'outsider' women and children 45,000 years ago at cave in BelgiumFragmented Neanderthal bones discovered in a cave in Belgium show that one group cannibalized the women and children of another group.
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Pectoral with coins: 'One of the most intricate pieces of gold jewelry to survive from the mid-sixth century'This sixth-century pectoral comprises 14 Byzantine gold coins and a gold disc gathered over two centuries.
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Archaeologists discover decapitated head the Romans used as a warning to the CeltsA lone skull discovered near the walls of an ancient fort highlights the Romans' brutal treatment of their conquered foes.
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Viking Age woman found buried with scallop shells on her mouth, and archaeologists are mystifiedA ninth-century grave discovered in Norway held the remains of a Viking Age woman whose mouth was covered with two large scallop shells.
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'Perfectly preserved' Neanderthal skull bones suggest their noses didn't evolve to warm airAn analysis of the only intact Neanderthal inner nose bones known to exist reveals that our ancient cousins' enormous noses did not evolve to withstand harsh climates.
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12,000-year-old figurine of goose mating with naked woman discovered in IsraelA tiny figurine depicting a goose mounting a woman reveals early evidence of animistic belief in southwest Asia.
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Caergwrle Bowl: A 3,300-year-old stone-and-tin bowl with gold oars and 'protective eyes'The ancient stone-and-tin bowl was discovered 200 years ago in a boggy field in Wales.
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Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old reindeer trap and other artifacts 'melting out of the ice' in Norway's mountainsThe well-preserved reindeer trap may be unique in Europe.
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Ancient DNA reveals mysterious Indigenous lineage that lived in Argentina for nearly 8,500 years — but rarely interacted with othersA previously unknown Indigenous population lived in central Argentina for nearly 8,500 years, a new genetic study finds.
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Gold and gems quiz: What do you know about sparkly treasures made by nature?Think you know a lot about jewels? Can you make this whole quiz shimmer?
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2,300-year-old tool used for skull surgery unearthed at Celtic settlement in PolandThe uniquely shaped iron surgery implement dates to the fourth to third centuries B.C.
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Merit's wig: A 3,400-year-old Egyptian headpiece smoothed down with ancient homemade hair gelMerit's head covering was made from real human hair and was buried with her in its own wooden cabinet.
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13th-century Christian songbook made of furry sealskin may be Norway's oldest surviving bookExperts at the National Library of Norway believe the liturgical songbook was made by a local artisan around A.D. 1200.
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Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's WallArchaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall.
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Roman road network was twice as large as previously thought, new mapping project findsThe new digital map increases the Roman road network by nearly 100%.
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Memento Mori: A mosaic that predates Mount Vesuvius' eruption in Pompeii and reminds us that we will all dieA famous mosaic from Pompeii holds lessons for today.
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French archaeologists uncover 'vast Roman burial area' with cremation graves 'fed' by liquid offeringsA massive Roman cremation cemetery in France is shedding light on diverse burial practices.
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2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in GermanyA rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.
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2,000-year-old Celtic teenager may have been sacrificed and considered 'disposable'Archaeologists have recovered three unusual burials of Celtic women and girls who may have been sacrificed in England.
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