Latest articles by Owen Jarus
2,500-year-old painted tomb with 'unique scene of smithy' discovered at Etruscan necropolis in Italy
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a 2,500-year-old Etruscan tomb that is richly decorated with wall paintings.
7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering
From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains.
How did Alexander the Great die?
Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
15th-century hoard of gold and silver coins discovered in Israel near Sea of Galilee
A coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery.
More than 1,300 coins buried during Roman emperor Nero's reign found in England
A hoard of 1,368 coins, most of them silver, was discovered in England. Why they were buried is a mystery.
7 ancient megaliths around the world that rival Stonehenge
There are many megaliths around the world, some of which rival Stonehenge for their size and age.
Excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple reveal elaborate burials, decorated blocks and ancient tools
A number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.
2,700-year-old archaeological site in Jordan may be a biblical place visited by King David
Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.
4,100-year-old tomb of doctor who treated pharaohs discovered at Saqqara
Archaeologists working at the site of Saqqara have discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb that held the burial of a doctor.
2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan Valley
A coin hoard dating back about 2,100 years, during the time of the Jewish Hasmonean kings, has been discovered at a site in the Jordan Valley.
Lost site of Alexander the Great's famous battle against ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.
10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic rituals
Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.
1,800-year-old gold ring with 'Venus the Victorious' carving discovered in France
An 1,800-year-old gold ring with a carving depicting Venus, a Roman goddess associated with victory, has been discovered in Brittany.
How did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year?
The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."
What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?
The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.
188 medieval figurines that held Christian saints' bones unearthed in Berlin's oldest town square
Archaeologists have found 188 medieval reliquaries during excavations at a square in Berlin. Some of them still contain human bones of people considered to be saints or holy.
'Truly extraordinary' ancient offerings, including statues of snakes and a child priest, found submerged in 'healing' spring in Italy
The remains of ancient bronze statues, including sculpted snakes up to 35 inches long, have been found within a hot spring in Italy.
13 ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues to help them talk in the afterlife
More than a dozen ancient gold tongues have been discovered in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt.
Oldest firearms ever found in US were abandoned by Spanish in 16th-century battle against Native Americans
Two cannons found at a site dating to 1541 in Arizona may be the oldest surviving firearms in the U.S. They were abandoned by the Spanish after they were defeated in battle.
Possible bust of Cleopatra VII found at ancient Egyptian temple
A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist claims. Other archaeologists think it is likely someone else.
2,100-year-old temple from ancient Egypt discovered hidden in cliff face
The temple is located close to Luxor and was possibly dedicated to the lion-headed goddess Repit.
'Stunning' discovery reveals how the Maya rose up 4,000 years ago
The discovery of complex fish trapping networks from 4,000 years ago hint at how the Maya rose up as a civilization in Central America and what is now southern Mexico.
Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King Tut
Quiz For over 3,000 years, ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful civilizations on Earth, with an empire stretching across half a dozen modern-day countries. How much do you know about this iconic culture? Take our quiz to find out.
