Remains of "affluent" 1600s Virginian home found—Complete with wig curlers
"It's a pretty spectacular site," Jack Gary, the archaeology director at Colonial Williamsburg, told Newsweek.
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.
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.
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 find ancient Egyptian artworks hidden below Nile waters
The underwater finds include inscriptions and depictions of various ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to researchers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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 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.
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.
Archaeologists unearth 19,000 artifacts at "once-in-a-decade" site
Among the "incredible" finds made at the site are a set of Stone Age flint tools and a "beautiful" Anglo-Saxon gold pendant.
Roman gold ring and Bronze Age ax among more than 2,200 river finds
The metallic objects are extremely varied in nature and include everyday items as well as those used for ritual purposes.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman coins on small but 'vital' island
The "star finds," dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries, were found near a Roman fort on one of the Channel Islands, which are possessions of the British Crown.
Archaeologists unearth ancient tombs with "rare" bronze seals
Dozens of funerary objects were found in the tombs, including iron swords, bronze mirrors and glazed pottery.
Archaeologists uncover 120,000 artifacts during medieval abbey excavations
Among the objects found at the site are a Christian lead cross from the 5th century and a "fine" range of ceramics.
Roman Cupid figurine among over 10,000 artifacts unearthed by highway dig
Objects uncovered during the recent excavations date from various time periods spanning more than 12,000 years of history.
Archaeologists discover "rare," well-preserved Bronze Age wooden structure
Wood usually decays relatively quickly, but in some cases it can be preserved for long periods, like this wooden well.
Archaeologists find rare item worth more to Romans than its weight in gold
The lump, made from a mysterious purple substance, was unearthed at the site of an ancient Roman bathhouse.