Shipwrecks
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32 haunting shipwrecks from the ancient world
By Owen Jarus published
Shipwrecks can reveal information about traded goods and even which rituals people partook in centuries ago. Here's a look at shipwrecks from ancient times found around the world.

Wreck of WWII 'Hit 'Em Harder' submarine, which sank with 79 crew on board, discovered in South China Sea
By Tom Metcalfe published
The U.S. wreck is the grave site of the 79 crew who died when the sub was sunk in battle in 1944.

1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck was stuffed to the gills with fish sauce when it sank
By Tom Metcalfe published
The wreck near a beach on Mallorca gives a snapshot of sea trade in late Roman times.

Weapons chest found on wreck of 15th-century 'floating castle' sheds light on 'military revolution at sea'
By Tom Metcalfe published
The chest could help archaeologists understand the fire and explosion that sank the vessel.

'There's a great hidden museum in the Mediterranean': Underwater archaeologist David Gibbins takes us on a journey to 12 shipwrecks around the world
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Underwater archaeologist and author David Gibbins discusses his new book about shipwrecks around the world.

14 wrecks that expose 'what life was like on slaver ships' identified in the Bahamas
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers say they hope to recover what's left of the ships after more than 200 years underwater.

31 of the world's most valuable treasures that are still missing
By Owen Jarus last updated
From the the Ark of the Covenant to the crown jewels of Ireland to a 333-carat pink diamond, here are 30 of the world's most valuable (and missing) treasures.

Stunning full-scale scan of Titanic reveals complete shipwreck for the 1st time
By Ben Turner published
A new scan of the Titanic shipwreck made with more than 715,000 images has revealed the world's most famous shipwreck as we've never seen it before.
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