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 more than 7 feet in height.
Paleontologists uncover new Utah dinosaur species that burrowed underground
The previously unknown dinosaur, which was roughly the size of a large dog, lived around 99 million years ago.
Roman villas found hidden underground in "fascinating" discovery
Evidence of the two ancient Roman villas was uncovered within the grounds of an 18th-century country estate.
Rare ancient marble statue uncovered in city devastated by earthquakes
The "magnificent" statue, thought to date to the 2nd century B.C., was found in the sewage system of the ancient city.
Scientists discover two new species of hallucinogenic mushroom
One of the newly described psychoactive species is used by traditional healers to induce a "trance-like state," a study said.
Long-lost home of 'King Pompey' may have been found in New England
King Pompey was an enslaved African who later won his freedom and became an "esteemed leader" in the Black community in Massachusetts.
Ancient shipwreck where analog computer was found yields fresh secrets
The Antikythera mechanism, found in a 1st century B.C. shipwreck, is considered to be the world's oldest analog computer.
Archaeologists dispute theory of largest Native American city's abandonment
Cahokia was an ancient city, located in southern Illinois, that may have had a population of tens of thousands at its peak.
Pre-Hispanic ball court and curious circular structure discovered
Pre-Hispanic societies in Central America, such as the Maya, played a number of ballgames on courts like these.
Cave art from 51,000 years ago may be 'oldest evidence' of picture stories
"We, as humans, define ourselves as a species that tells stories, and these are the oldest evidence of us doing that," academic Maxime Aubert told Newsweek.
Vanishing lake reveals mysterious 45-foot-long wreck
A "unique" set of human bones with grooves cut into them was also found in the disappearing lake.
Archaeologists unearth 600-foot prehistoric monument during highway dig
The huge monument—thought to date to the 4th millennium B.C.—may be one of the longest of its kind, according to researchers.
Dino extinction paved way for grapes—and wine—to "spread across the world"
Around 66 million years ago, a mass extinction event wiped out most plant and animal species on Earth—including the dinosaurs.
Cave finds reveal ritual practiced for record-breaking 500 generations
A study has shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the GunaiKurnai—an Aboriginal Australian nation that is one of the world's oldest living cultures.
"Unexpected underwater revelation" as Russian cannons found in Bahamas
The "stunning" discoveries are "one-offs" in all seas across the Americas, said Carl Allen, director of Allen Exploration.
Archaeologists find "exciting" colonial artifact from Michigan fort
The 18th-century item was found during an excavation at Colonial Michilimackinac—a reconstructed 18th-century fort trading post.
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced "occupational risk" too
The remains of individuals buried in a necropolis during the 3rd millennium B.C. have shed new light on the lives of these scribes.
'Very special' 1,500-year-old Christian artifact discovered
The richly decorated artifact, found hidden in a 5th-6th century church, is "unique," archaeologist Gerald Grabherr told Newsweek.
Archaeologists hunt for lost ancient sites in the Gulf of Mexico
The project is planning to investigate areas of the Gulf that were dry land during the last ice age.
Archaeologists reveal magnificent finds from 500-year-old China shipwrecks
The shipwrecks were discovered at a depth of almost 5,000 feet at the bottom of the South China Sea.
Archaeologists urge preservation of "exceptional" temple after ISIS bombing
The ancient temple, founded around 2,000 years ago, was largely destroyed by the militant group in 2015.
WWII battlefield cleared of 4,700 "dangerous" artifacts
The objects include three aircraft bombs, roughly 200 artillery shells, hand grenades and elements of small arms ammunition.
Archaeologist's discovery may back up epic biblical siege
An archaeological study has uncovered evidence that could corroborate a siege of Jerusalem that is mentioned in the Bible.
New prehistoric crocodile-like species found in "extremely rare" discovery
The previously unknown species lived around 237 million years ago and was likely an agile hunter, according to a study.
New dinosaur with huge blade-shaped horns discovered in Montana
It is among the largest horned dinosaurs ever found, measuring roughly 22 feet long and weighing about 11,000 pounds.
Oldest ever liquid wine discovered—with gruesome surprise inside
There is evidence that wine was placed together with water and foods in Roman burials to accompany the deceased in their transition to the afterlife.
"Lucky" archaeologists stumble across catapult shots used in 172-day siege
The largest of the newly discovered catapult projectiles used in the 1266 siege weighs around 230 pounds.