archaeology

This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 17, 2020

News

This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • July 17, 2020

The Skeletal Remains Of 18 Nazi Soldiers Were Just 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 • Jul 16, 2020

News

The Skeletal Remains Of 18 Nazi Soldiers Were Just 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 • July 16, 2020

Aztec Palace And Home For Hernán Cortés Unearthed Beneath Historic Mexico City Pawn Shop

The palace was razed by the Spaniards for materials and used to create a new home for Cortés nearby.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 15, 2020

News

Aztec Palace And Home For Hernán Cortés Unearthed Beneath Historic Mexico City Pawn Shop

The palace was razed by the Spaniards for materials and used to create a new home for Cortés nearby.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 15, 2020

This Prehistoric Cult’s Mysterious Death Ritual Might Have Sparked A Revolution In Neolithic Art

The discovery of these human-shaped figurines near ancient burial sites indicates they were part of a remembrance ritual, created as a way to honor the dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 13, 2020

News

This Prehistoric Cult’s Mysterious Death Ritual Might Have Sparked A Revolution In Neolithic Art

The discovery of these human-shaped figurines near ancient burial sites indicates they were part of a remembrance ritual, created as a way to honor the dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 13, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 3, 2020

News

This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • July 3, 2020

Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the U.K.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 29, 2020

News

Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the U.K.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 29, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 26, 2020

News

This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • June 26, 2020

Indian Villagers Unearth 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple Buried In Sand For Nearly A Century

Stories village elders told of the temple buried in the dunes inspired younger people to pick up their tools and start digging.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2020

News

Indian Villagers Unearth 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple Buried In Sand For Nearly A Century

Stories village elders told of the temple buried in the dunes inspired younger people to pick up their tools and start digging.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2020

Newly Uncovered Settlement In Iceland Rewrites The Timeline Of The Vikings

Archaeologists said it was the oldest and richest Viking settlement that has been found to date.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 23, 2020

News

Newly Uncovered Settlement In Iceland Rewrites The Timeline Of The Vikings

Archaeologists said it was the oldest and richest Viking settlement that has been found to date.

By Natasha Ishak • June 23, 2020

Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 22, 2020

News

Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 22, 2020

Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 22, 2020

News

Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • June 22, 2020