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Mystery cave collapse uncovers 'advanced human time capsule' from 300,000 years ago

Archaeologists say the remarkably preserved site offers a rare glimpse into a pivotal period when early humans were developing increasingly sophisticated skills

The "Dig of the Century" at Notre-Dame Is Revealing 2,000 Years of Parisian History

Learn more about what some Parisian officials are calling the "dig of the century" outside of Notre-Dame as experts uncover artifacts that are nearly 2,000 years old. 

History Uncovered: 40 Powerful Photos That Change How We See the Past

History often feels distant, tucked away in textbooks and documentaries. But every once in a while, a photograph comes along and changes everything. Suddenly, the past doesn’t seem...

‘Dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history under Notre Dame cathedral

Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles. Thirteen feet beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the ot...

Entire Carbonized Herculaneum Scroll Virtually Unwrapped

NAPLES, ITALY—Scientists have fully “unwrapped” an entire carbonized papyrus scroll preserved by the eruption of […] The post Entire Carbonized Herculaneum Scroll Virtually Unwrapp...

Fallen tree unearths century-old secret in N.Y. cemetery

When a tree fell during a storm in a historic Rochester cemetery last week, it uncovered a century-old secret.

Prehistoric Transition: A newly revealed cave in Israel may reveal secrets of early Neanderthals

Rediscovered right on the edge of a bustling town, frantic archeologist calls not only delayed a highway to be through it, but got the route rerouted to a bridge over it. Why is th...

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

At the cathedral's birth in 1163, the entire square was packed with medieval houses, split by a single street. The archaeological team has reached their cellars — and therefore als...

Archaeologists Opened a Queen’s 700-Year-Old Tomb and Found a Medieval Mystery Instead

For the 700th anniversary of a royal monastery, researchers conducted a special excavation that uncovered archaeological evidence contradicting historical records.

A Second-Century Roman Villa Emerges Beneath Rome's Liceo Cavour

  Roman Domus Emerges Beneath Rome's Liceo Cavour After Students' Persistent Claims Students' Whispers About Hidden Rooms Beneath the Gymnasium Led to the Discovery of...

AI Is Unlocking History’s Lost Records

Uncovering old records used to require historians to spend years digging through boxes and filing cabinets. Ian says AI could change that.

Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity

Ancient tombs, forgotten churches and a remarkably preserved image of Jesus are transforming historians' understanding of Christianity's formative centuries.

A snapshot of 1976: Essex Junction students uncover 50-year-old time capsule

Uncovering a glimpse of life while creating a new capsule for 2076

A 1,800-Year-Old Maya Monument Reveals How Kings Turned Time Into Power — and Pushes the Long Count Record Bac...

Learn how 3D scans of an eroded Maya monument revealed a Long Count date from A.D. 180, pushing the Lowlands record back 112 years and linking the calendar to royal power.

Releasing the Past by Embracing the Future

How do we let go of a traumatic, disappointing, or abusive past?

Historians Examine Secret Archive And Uncover A New Untold Story Of The Illuminati Order

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  Researchers have examined a large collection of Illuminati Order documents, uncovering information that challenges the established history of the s...

Ancient Roman scrolls destroyed by Mount Vesuvius digitally unrolled in full for first time

This Silicon Valley-backed venture is unraveling the mangled remains of scrolls ruined by the 79 C.E. eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Herculaneum and Pompeii

Archaeologists Discover Mysteriously Marked Ancient Artifacts Under Notre Dame Cathedral in 'Dig of the Century'

Bits of the history of Paris are emerging from the ground beneath Notre Dame cathedral, along with pieces of a medieval mystery. The project began when Notre Dame was struck […] Th...

12 archaeological finds that shed light on the Bible

For centuries, archaeologists have uncovered inscriptions, ancient cities, monuments, and artifacts that offer remarkable glimpses into the world described in the Bible. While arch...

Research from the ground up

When Sonya Atalay conducted her doctoral research, she studied pottery in �atalh�y�k, a remarkable ancient site in Turkey. It's one of the world's earliest known urb...

Illegal Excavation Near Rome Uncovers Villa Linked to the Antonine Age

Learn how illegal digging near Rome exposed an Imperial-era Roman villa with mosaic floors, painted walls, and a marble statue.

Ancient Etruscan Masterpieces Return to the Public, Revealing the Etruscan Story of Rome

Rome's National Etruscan Museum has unveiled the François Tomb frescoes, returning a remarkable Etruscan masterpiece to public view and preserving a powerful vision of mythology, m...

Unwrapping secrets 

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