The chest itself was disintegrated and rusted, but the invaluable items inside were in pristine condition — and are now headed for display.

Fault lines would have provided the Incas with an abundance of pre-fractured rock — perfect for building.

Jørgen Brønlund's final diary entry has baffled experts for more than a century — until now.

While ancient Romans were capable of actively affecting the climate, we're far better at it than they were — and that should worry us all.

The colorful night sky illustrations were accompanied by newfound inscriptions that reveal the ancient Egyptian names for the constellations.

This prehistoric quadruped discovered on the coast of Peru was similar to a modern-day otter or beaver — except it was 13 feet long.

The funerary complex is complete with a mummification workshop featuring natural ventilation.

In the depths of the Hoyo Negro pit 180 feet below sea level, a diving team has successfully recovered the skulls, jaw bones, and other remains of two long-extinct Ice Age species.

Evidence found in an ancient soil sample indicates that during the Cretaceous Period, Antarctica was home to a thriving rainforest on its iceless terrain.

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But these researchers think they've finally found it after centuries.

The shining white marble-based structures were designed to glisten in the sun and potentially symbolize ancient creation myths for those within viewing distance. The summit was a sacred site of religious offerings.