Archaeologists in Gloucester have uncovered hundreds of mysterious skeletons beneath a former department store.

As researchers discover overlooked tattoos on mummies from around the world, it's prompting new insights about some of the ...

The first thing you notice about The Strange and Unusual in Kingston, Pennsylvania, is the skeleton figure dangling jauntily from the sign—as if it’s inviting you to join the world’s most macabre ...

Explore the life of the 'boy king,' the mystery of his death, his iconic gold mask, and the stunning discovery of his tomb.

From Plato’s lost kingdom to Isaac Newton’s secret obsession, explore how this mysterious artifact shaped science, religion, ...

Chinese magic mirrors are these mind-boggling artifacts that have been around for centuries. Basically, they're made of ...

The hotly anticipated new museum boasts some of the greatest treasures of antiquity. But there are some notable exceptions.

Despite ancient looting that disturbed the upper portions of the skeleton, including the head, chest, and abdomen, the tomb yielded a treasure trove that speaks volumes about Avar military ...

This gilt-copper nose ornament, discovered at the archaeological site of Loma Negra in northern Peru, depicts the important ...

I'm always down for a nature hike where I get to see some cool plants, maybe an animal or two, and an interestingly shaped ...

Analysis of a massive wooden monument has uncovered new secrets of Cahokia, America’s greatest lost civilization.

Built around 250 BCE with evidence that some parts may be even older, this man-made structure may be one of the earliest examples of Roman monumental architecture other than temples and city walls.