Hoard of ancient gold coins found that were 'too valuable' for everyday use
"The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare," said researcher Christopher Ratté.
Bronze Alamo cannon spared from mysterious "growing" substance
The 18th-century artifact, which saw action in the iconic battle in what is now Texas, had a white, chalky substance on its surface.
Archaeology: Ancient Greek mosaic found with hybrid human-animal spirits
The ancient artwork, thought to date to the 4th century B.C., depicts two satyrs, nature spirits that appear in Greek mythology.
Egypt's oldest pyramid may have been built using water-powered elevator
How exactly the pyramids of Egypt were built remains one of the enduring mysteries of the ancient world.
Pirate shipwreck discovery sheds light on "great maritime horror"
The remains of the vessel, which belonged to a notorious group of pirates, were found at a depth of 2,700 feet.
"Table" revealed to really be an ancient sarcophagus bearing human remains
The interior of the "perfectly sealed" sarcophagus had not been viewed by human eyes for around 2,000 years.
Scientists debunk long-running royal conspiracy theory
DNA analysis has shed light on the mysterious origins of a strange youth who appeared "seemingly out of nowhere" in 1828.
Prehistoric skeleton is likely female "shaman" who lived 12,000 years ago
The Neolithic woman was buried alongside a number of animal remains, including a cattle skull and a partridge bone.
Ancient Prince's tomb discovered, revealing chariot among 150 artifacts
The "princely" tomb, which forms part of a wider necropolis, is thought to date to around the 7th century B.C.
Mass discovery of ancient Egyptian tombs reveals numerous gold artifacts
Archaeologists uncovered more than 60 mud-brick tombs during an excavation in northern Egypt.
Archaeologists reveal ancient "Moon" pyramid's astronomical secrets
The spectacular pyramid lies in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, which at its peak was the largest settlement in the Americas.
Archaeologists find ancient Egyptian artworks hidden below Nile waters
The underwater finds include inscriptions and depictions of various ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to researchers.
"Mysterious" metal among secrets exposed from Renaissance alchemist's lab
Researchers gained new insights into the work of a 16th- to 17th-century astronomer also known for his alchemy experiments.
Precious ancient red insect dye revealed on textile found in Cave of Skulls
The scarlet dye that researchers detected on the 3,800-year-old textile fragments was highly valued in the ancient world.
Archaeologists unearth and decipher ancient tablet bearing a shopping list
The 3,500-year-old tablet contains an ancient language written in cuneiform—the world's earliest known writing system.
'Always baffled us': Mystery of taco-shaped creature solved after 112 years
The bizarre animal, known as Odaraia alata, lived more than 500 million years ago in a sea where Canada is located today.
Remarkable Roman marble mosaic revealed in notorious sunken city
Baiae was a fashionable coastal resort with a hedonistic reputation that served as a playground for the Roman elite in its heyday.
Archaeologists discover "unique" head carved into granite boulder
The purpose and age of the mysterious stone artwork is currently unclear, according to archaeologists in Central Asia.
First-of-its-kind prehistoric artifact found below sea, experts "stunned"
The "special" Bronze Age object, thought to be more than 3,000 years old, may hint at a lost shipwreck.
Pompeii discovery reveals force that may have made Roman disaster deadlier
Two skeletons were found in a "peculiar" collapsed building, shedding new light on the eruption that destroyed the ancient city.
900-foot-long Roman circus where chariots raced discovered
It is estimated that the ancient Roman venue could have been capable of accommodating around 5,000 spectators.
Scans reveal secrets of Roman surgeons' "beautiful and functional" tools
The ancient medical artifacts were discovered initially around 125 years ago in a subterranean river.
Lost early Christian community found as possible Bishop's palace unearthed
The ancient structure appears to have been occupied between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries, according to archaeologists.
"Sensational" carved marble cherubs from 15th century unearthed at castle
The ornately carved marble artifacts may be the work of an Early Renaissance master sculptor from what is now Italy.
Deadly last meal of mysterious ancient Egyptian mummified croc revealed
The exact origin of the mummified animal is unknown, but it is thought to be anywhere between 3,000 and 2,000 years old.
Archaeology students reveal 230-foot Roman villa with 'mysterious' feature
Numerous animal bones were recovered from the site of the ancient villa, which likely dates to the 2nd century.
Bronze Age boat sails as replica made using 4,000-year-old "shopping list"
Among the evidence used to construct the boat was an ancient clay tablet dating back to the 21st century B.C.
Prehistoric quicksand trap found containing remains of doomed elephants
Evidence from the site suggests hyenas and prehistoric humans may have scavenged on the half-sunken carcasses of the stricken elephants.
"Unique" 360-foot-long prehistoric horse artwork restored to former glory
The iconic chalk figure was carved into a hill roughly 3,000 years ago, although its original purpose is unknown.
Archaeologists discover mysterious monolith in 4,000-year-old temple
Monolith discovered in the Bronze Age settlement is completely smooth and measures around 7 feet in height.