Archaeology News And Discoveries That Are Reshaping Our World

An Archaeology Student Swimming In The Mediterranean Just Happened Upon A Crusader’s Sword From The 12th Century

Shlomi Katzin found this three-foot blade in the seabed just offshore at Israel's Dor Beach — not far from where he'd found another Crusader's sword in 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 6, 2026

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An Archaeology Student Swimming In The Mediterranean Just Happened Upon A Crusader’s Sword From The 12th Century

Shlomi Katzin found this three-foot blade in the seabed just offshore at Israel's Dor Beach — not far from where he'd found another Crusader's sword in 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga March 6, 2026

Hospital Construction In Romania Just Turned Up A Staircase Leading Down Into Ancient Roman Catacombs Containing 34 Graves

Archaeologists in Constanța, which is built atop the ancient city of Tomis, uncovered skeletons, catacombs, glassware, coins, a Greek inscription, and a piece of a rare ceremonial shield — all dating back to approximately the third century C.E.

By Cara Johnson Mar 5, 2026

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Hospital Construction In Romania Just Turned Up A Staircase Leading Down Into Ancient Roman Catacombs Containing 34 Graves

By Cara Johnson March 5, 2026

Archaeologists In Panama Just Unearthed A Luxurious Pre-Columbian Tomb Filled With Ornate Ceramics And Gold

Tomb 3 at El Caño Archaeological Park held an elite individual surrounded by gold jewelry, elaborate pottery, and the remains of several other people.

By Cara Johnson Mar 3, 2026

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Archaeologists In Panama Just Unearthed A Luxurious Pre-Columbian Tomb Filled With Ornate Ceramics And Gold

Tomb 3 at El Caño Archaeological Park held an elite individual surrounded by gold jewelry, elaborate pottery, and the remains of several other people.

By Cara Johnson March 3, 2026

Thousands Of Artifacts From A 19th-Century Mining Town Were Unearthed In Utah During Construction At A Luxury Ski Resort

Archaeologists uncovered hats, shoe soles, china, bones, bullets, and even a full bottle of alcohol from the old mining town of Alta, which was destroyed by an avalanche in 1885.

By Cara Johnson Feb 26, 2026

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Thousands Of Artifacts From A 19th-Century Mining Town Were Unearthed In Utah During Construction At A Luxury Ski Resort

Archaeologists uncovered hats, shoe soles, china, bones, bullets, and even a full bottle of alcohol from the old mining town of Alta, which was destroyed by an avalanche in 1885.

By Cara Johnson February 26, 2026

A Couple Walking Their Dogs On A Scottish Beach Just Happened Upon Footprints That Date Back 2,000 Years

Made by both humans and animals two millennia ago, these prints were uncovered due to shifting dunes along Lunan Bay in Angus, Scotland.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 23, 2026

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A Couple Walking Their Dogs On A Scottish Beach Just Happened Upon Footprints That Date Back 2,000 Years

Made by both humans and animals two millennia ago, these prints were uncovered due to shifting dunes along Lunan Bay in Angus, Scotland.

By Kaleena Fraga February 23, 2026

The Skeletal Remains Of 18 Nazi Soldiers Were Found In A Mass Grave In Poland

Among the dead were weapons, tools, a pocket watch, and a medal of honor for fighting in the Spanish Civil War.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 20, 2026

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The Skeletal Remains Of 18 Nazi Soldiers Were Found In A Mass Grave In Poland

Among the dead were weapons, tools, a pocket watch, and a medal of honor for fighting in the Spanish Civil War.

By Marco Margaritoff February 20, 2026

Archaeologists Have Uncovered A Siberian Ice Mummy Who Underwent Jaw Surgery 2,500 Years Ago

Members of the ancient Pazyryk culture of Central Asia drilled two holes in a woman's injured jawbone and threaded it together with hair or tendon to create a "primitive prosthetic" circa 500 B.C.E.

By Cara Johnson Feb 19, 2026

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Archaeologists Have Uncovered A Siberian Ice Mummy Who Underwent Jaw Surgery 2,500 Years Ago

Members of the ancient Pazyryk culture of Central Asia drilled two holes in a woman's injured jawbone and threaded it together with hair or tendon to create a "primitive prosthetic" circa 500 B.C.E.

By Cara Johnson February 19, 2026

Workers Excavating For Storm Drain Construction In England Just Discovered A Cannon That Could Date Back 400 Years

Measuring 8.5 feet long and weighing 2,200 pounds, the cannon found at Queen's Garden in Hull is believed to come from either the 17th or 18th century.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 18, 2026

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Workers Excavating For Storm Drain Construction In England Just Discovered A Cannon That Could Date Back 400 Years

Measuring 8.5 feet long and weighing 2,200 pounds, the cannon found at Queen's Garden in Hull is believed to come from either the 17th or 18th century.

By Kaleena Fraga February 18, 2026

Museum Construction In Germany Just Turned Up An Ancient Roman Governor’s Palace And Basilica

While digging right in the heart of Cologne, excavators uncovered ancient Roman ruins that had been hiding just below the streets for more than 1,600 years.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 16, 2026

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Museum Construction In Germany Just Turned Up An Ancient Roman Governor’s Palace And Basilica

While digging right in the heart of Cologne, excavators uncovered ancient Roman ruins that had been hiding just below the streets for more than 1,600 years.

By Kaleena Fraga February 16, 2026

Archaeologists In Germany Unearthed A 7,500-Year-Old Headdress Made From A Deer’s Skull And Antlers

While experts remain unclear about this stunning artifact's meaning and purpose, it may help shed light on the little-understood people that resided in the area circa 5375 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 13, 2026

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Archaeologists In Germany Unearthed A 7,500-Year-Old Headdress Made From A Deer’s Skull And Antlers

While experts remain unclear about this stunning artifact's meaning and purpose, it may help shed light on the little-understood people that resided in the area circa 5375 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga February 13, 2026

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