Iceland may be the tip of a sunken continent By Tom Metcalfe Iceland may be the last exposed remnant of a nearly Texas-size continent — called Icelandia — that sank beneath the North Atlantic Ocean about 10 million years ago
Sunken settlement discovered beneath a Venice lagoon By Tom Metcalfe The submerged remains of a Roman road have been found on the seafloor of the Venice lagoon, along with archaeological structures that are thought to be what's left of a dock and settlements.
Cannabis originated in China, genetic analysis reveals By Tom Metcalfe Cannabis, the source of marijuana, originated in northwest China, where local strains are most like the original strain of cannabis cultivated more than 12,000 years ago.
Bronze Age 'infinity pool' hosted supernatural water rituals, archaeologists say By Tom Metcalfe A mysterious wooden structure built in Italy more than 3,000 years ago may have been a Bronze Age "infinity pool" that reflected the sky during religious rituals.
Hoard of silver coins may have been part of historic ransom to save Paris By Tom Metcalfe A hoard of silver coins minted in the Carolingian Empire may have been part of a historic ransom to save Paris from a Viking invasion.
Ancient 'magical' amulet used to ward off the 'evil eye' rediscovered after 40 years By Tom Metcalfe A bronze amulet inscribed with the name of God and symbols for protection against the curse of the "evil eye" has been rediscovered after being lost in Israel 40 years ago.
Mass grave of WWII massacre victims could be hiding under field in Singapore By Tom Metcalfe Archeologists are investigating a lawn that's thought to cover the mass grave of the victims of a wartime massacre in Singapore, ahead of the construction of a hospital extension on the site.
1918 flu mutated to become deadlier in later waves, century-old lungs reveal By Tom Metcalfe The influenza virus that caused the 1918 pandemic mutated into variants, much like the novel coronavirus has done in the current pandemic, century-old virus samples reveal.
Albert Einstein's lost letter to British engineer suggests 'unknown physics' in animal behavior By Tom Metcalfe In a newly discovered letter written by Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist suggested there could be a link between the migrations of birds and "unknown" physical processes.
Wartime submarine 'HMS Urge' identified, quashing conspiracy theories of sub's secret mission By Tom Metcalfe Divers have confirmed the identity of the wreck of a British submarine called HMS Urge, quashing controversial claims that it was sunk by Italian warplanes during a secret mission.
Oldest deliberate burial of a human in Africa discovered By Tom Metcalfe A tiny grave holding the remains of a 3-year-old child is now the oldest deliberate burial of a Homo sapiens individual in Africa.
'Untouched' Bronze Age tomb containing human remains and a mysterious stone found in Ireland By Tom Metcalfe An ancient tomb thought to date back more than 3,000 years has been discovered in southwest Ireland by workmen carrying out land improvements on a farm.
'Plain of Jars', one of the most mysterious archaeological sites, reveals its true age By Tom Metcalfe
Silver coins unearthed in New England may be loot from one of the 'greatest crimes in history' By Tom Metcalfe A handful of Arabian silver coins found in New England may be the last surviving relics of history's most notorious act of piracy — and perhaps one of the most famous pirates who ever lived.
100,000-year-old Neanderthal footprints show children playing in the sand By Tom Metcalfe Fossilized footprints on a beach in Spain were made about 100,000 years ago by a family of Neanderthals, including children who jumped about as if playing in the sand.
Dark matter could be made of black holes from the beginning of time By Tom Metcalfe Evidence of collisions between black holes and neutron stars suggests dark matter might consist of concentrations of primordial black holes.
3 Russian nuclear submarines simultaneously punch through Arctic ice By Tom Metcalfe Here's why the naval maneuver is so tricky.
Exotic crystals of 'ice 19' discovered By Tom Metcalfe Scientists have identified the 19th form of water ice. The exotic, four-sided crystals of this rare ice variety, now dubbed ice XIX, form at ultra-low temperatures and ultra-high pressures.
2 ancient stone coffins for husband and wife unearthed at Israeli wildlife park By Tom Metcalfe Two ancient stone coffins that may have once held the remains of a husband and wife have been rediscovered in a wildlife park near the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
