Rare medieval stone crosses discovered at Viking-Era quarry
Archaeologists searching for Viking-era millstones instead uncovered seven rare medieval stone crosses in a discovery described as one of the most exciting finds of a career.
Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence discovered at UK National Archives
A rare 1776 printing of the US Declaration of Independence — one of just 11 known to survive and the only copy outside the United States — has been discovered at The National Archives in Kew, England.
New finds reveal Kazakhstan's place in ancient global trade
Archaeologists working across Kazakhstan have uncovered a series of discoveries spanning the Bronze Age to the Golden Horde period, providing new insights into prehistoric communities, long-distance trade and the development of the Eurasian steppe.
Study uncovers lost 'Golden Age' of the world's languages
A new study published in the journal Science has revealed that the world once experienced a remarkable "golden age" of linguistic diversity, with researchers estimating that tens of thousands of languages were spoken between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Forgotten First World War cemetery unearthed in Southern Poland
Archaeologists from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków have uncovered a forgotten First World War cemetery in the village of Szczawne, southeastern Poland, revealing the remains of around 50 soldiers who died during fighting in the Carpathian campaign of 1914–1915.
Ancient Calakmul mural is the earliest evidence of Maya calendar writing
Archaeologists studying a pre-Hispanic mural at the ancient Maya city of Calakmul have identified what is believed to be the site's earliest evidence of calendrical writing, a discovery that places the Mexican archaeological centre alongside some of the most significant Late Preclassic Maya cities known for early writing traditions.
Heatwave reveals lost Welsh landscapes
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather across Wales has revealed a remarkable array of buried archaeological sites, with ancient monuments emerging in fields and grasslands as distinctive cropmarks and parchmarks.
Rare Hellenistic ritual complex revealed at Gradište
Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Gradište near Mlado Nagoričane in North Macedonia have uncovered what they believe was a ritual dining complex associated with a sacred precinct, revealing fresh evidence of elite religious practices and extensive trade links during the Hellenistic period.
Possible WWII RAF crash site identified in forests near Świnoujście
A chance discovery by a berry picker in a forest near the Baltic city of Świnoujście has led archaeologists to what could be one of the area's most significant WWII aviation finds in recent years.
Roman mosaic excavated from Devon farmer's field
A Roman mosaic discovered beneath a farmer's field in Devon, England, has been excavated after lying hidden for centuries, revealing what archaeologists say is one of the county's most significant Roman finds.
The witch of Great Paxton: When superstition turned to persecution
The tragic story of a Cambridgeshire woman accused of witchcraft more than two centuries ago is shedding light on how fear, superstition and social exclusion continued to fuel violent persecution long after Britain's witch trials had officially ended.