Lake Mead dwindles, and a WWII-era 'swamp boat' emerges By Tom Metcalfe published 19 July 22 A World War II-era landing boat — the same type used on D-Day in 1944 — is the latest object to emerge from the receding waters of Lake Mead near Las Vegas.
Cave explorers discover a 19th-century mining scene preserved like a time capsule By JoAnna Wendel published 18 July 22 While exploring an old mine in northwestern England, a group of cavers stumbled upon 200-year-old personal items and equipment left by 19th-century cobalt miners.
1.4 million-year-old jawbone may belong to oldest known human relative in Europe By Jennifer Nalewicki published 17 July 22 1.4 million-year-old jawbone found in Spain could be tied to the first European human relative.
Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait discovered under 'peasant woman' painting By Jennifer Nalewicki published 16 July 22 An X-ray revealed an unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh hidden behind one of his paintings.
Secrets of Stonehenge revealed in All About History 119 By Jonathan Gordon published 15 July 22 Inside All About History 119: Learn how and why this incredible ancient monument was built in Britain.
Hidden ancient Roman 'Bridge of Nero' emerges from the Tiber during severe drought By Owen Jarus published 15 July 22 A drought in Rome has caused the remains of the so-called Bridge of Nero, or Pons Neronianus, to become visible in the Tiber River.
Who are the Assyrians? By Owen Jarus published 14 July 22 The Assyrians are a people who have lived in the Middle East since ancient times and today can be found all over the world.
Ancient sanctuary used by Roman soldiers nearly 2,000 years ago found in the Netherlands By Tom Metcalfe published 13 July 22 The complex had altars for Mercury, Jupiter and Hercules.
Ancient hoard of gold Roman coins discovered in plowed UK field By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 July 22 "Exceptional" treasure trove of ancient Roman gold coins found in the United Kingdom.
Mysterious 'lord of the universe' deity from ancient Palmyra finally identified By Owen Jarus published 11 July 22 The identity of an unknown god described in ancient texts from Palmyra has been deciphered, though not everyone agrees with the assessment.
8,200-year-old burials in Russia contain pendants crafted from human bone By Stephanie Pappas published 11 July 22 Pendants from a Stone Age graveyard in Russia turn out to be made out of human bone, a surprising new analysis shows.
Why does ancient Egypt's distinctive art style make everything look flat? By Martin McGuigan published 10 July 22 Egyptian art is easily recognizable, but many cultures used similar approaches to represent people and objects.
1,600-year-old Anglo-Saxon cemetery holds speared man and wealthy woman By Tom Metcalfe published 8 July 22 A wealthy pagan burial ground, dating from the first years of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain in the fifth century, has been uncovered near London ahead of a high-speed rail project.
Head of Hercules and other treasures found on Roman 'Antikythera Mechanism' shipwreck By Tom Metcalfe published 6 July 22 The wreck of a Roman treasure ship that sank near a Greek island more than 2,000 years ago with the famous Antikythera Mechanism on board is giving up new relics.
What is archaeology? By Owen Jarus published 6 July 22 What does the the scientific discipline of archaeology entail?
Hernán Cortés: Conqueror of the Aztecs By Jessie Szalay published 5 July 22 Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
Where is Attila the Hun's tomb? By Owen Jarus published 4 July 22 Attila the Hun invaded the Roman Empire and led the Hunnic Empire in Central Asia. But where was he buried?
South African fossils may rewrite history of human evolution By Charles Q. Choi published 3 July 22 Fossils found at the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa may be much older than previously thought.
Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt's first Pyramid By Owen Jarus published 29 June 22 The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below.
World's deepest shipwreck found — a US navy warship sunk in biggest sea battle of WWII By Ben Turner published 28 June 22 The warship was sunk in a fierce four-day battle in October 1944 during the Pacific War
