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More Than 1,000 Unexploded 18th-Century Rockets Were Just Discovered In India

The rockets are believed to have belonged to the 18th-century warrior king Tipu Sultan, who used them to fight the British East India Company.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 14, 2024

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More Than 1,000 Unexploded 18th-Century Rockets Were Just Discovered In India

The rockets are believed to have belonged to the 18th-century warrior king Tipu Sultan, who used them to fight the British East India Company.

By Bernadette Deron • September 14, 2024

Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 14, 2024

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Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond • September 14, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • September 13, 2024

The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 13, 2024

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The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey • September 13, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Gore Pit’ From The Battle Of Waterloo Filled With Horses And Amputated Limbs

Some 50,000 men and 7,000 horses were killed during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover ‘Gore Pit’ From The Battle Of Waterloo Filled With Horses And Amputated Limbs

Some 50,000 men and 7,000 horses were killed during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 10, 2024

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Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • September 10, 2024