Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
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Previously unknown language found hidden in "cultic ritual text" of ancient tablets
The cuneiform tablet was excavated from Boğazköy-Hattusha, the former capital of the Hittite Empire.
Man buys metal detector, makes "gold find of the century" in Norway
The gold pendants — flat, thin, single-sided gold medals called bracteates — date from around A.D. 500, experts say.
Roman-era swords found in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition"
The "dramatic and exciting discovery" tells a story of empire and rebellion, of long-distance conquest and local insurrection.
Scientists uncover 8,000-year-old village underwater, find "treasure trove"
Scientists are now trying to solve the mystery of why it sheltered behind a fortress of defensive spikes.
Archaeologists find buried mummy next to soccer field in Peru
Mummies and other pre-Hispanic remains have been found in unusual places in the city.
Scientists claim evidence that our distant relatives buried their dead
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
Skeletons found in Pompeii ruins reveal deaths by earthquake
Archeologists discovered two new skeletons during excavations of the ancient city of Pompeii.
1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed by young girl with metal detector
The girl who made the discovery is due to receive financial compensation, the amount of which has not been made public.
Archeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette
The discoveries shine new light on the religious life and rituals of an ancient city, culture ministry officials said.
More than 2,000 ram skulls discovered in Egypt's temple of Ramses II
Exactly why all the skulls were all placed there is a mystery, but the dig leader tells CBS News it "shows even 1,000 years after Ramses II, that he was still revered."
Couple share a lifetime commitment to exploring
Diane and Arlen Chase share a lifetime commitment to exploring and have been digging at the ruins of Caracol, an ancient Mayan city, since 1985.
Remains of Roman aristocrat unearthed in ancient lead coffin
Archaeologists hope the discovery of a 1,600-year-old burial site will provide key details about a little-known period of British history.
The continuing discoveries at Pompeii
Nearly 2,000 years ago, the erupting Mt. Vesuvius covered the bustling Roman metropolis in volcanic ash. Archaeologists are still uncovering buried portions of the city, piecing together a tantalizing puzzle about life before the disaster.
Cosmic rays reveal corridor hidden in Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza
One famed Egyptologist tells CBS News he believes there's "something important underneath the corridor," as the 4,500-year-old pyramid clings to its secrets.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old tavern, "beer recipe" on tablet
Fish and animal bones were found in the bowls, alongside evidence of beer drinking, the U.S.-Italian team said.
Reassembling a 15th-century ship
The remains of a British ship that set sail years before Columbus were discovered two decades ago in a south Wales riverbank. After 20 years of painstaking restoration, archaeologists have started to reassemble the 15th-century wreck. With almost 2,500 pieces, it has been called the world's largest 3D puzzle. The BBC's Tomos Morgan has the story on the Newport Ship Conservation Project.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Golden secret found in mouth of "controversial" socialite who died in 1619
Anne d'Alegre's teeth "shows that she went through a lot of stress," the researcher said, adding she hopes that the research "goes a little way towards rehabilitating her."
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
U.S. returns trafficked ancient art worth $20 million to Italy
The 60 pieces of art and artifacts include a fresco of Hercules and a drinking chalice some 2,600 years old.
A rare look at life for the ancient elites of volcano-pummeled Pompeii
One official says the house, likely owned by freed slaves-turned wine merchants, offers a unique snapshot of Roman society in the year 79 AD.
63 ancient tombs discovered during construction work in Gaza
A set of bones and artifacts from one tomb was dated back to the second century, one researcher said.
Medieval treasures owned by powerful woman unearthed in U.K.
"These artifacts haven't seen daylight in more than 1,300 years," one archaeologist said. "To be the first person to actually see it – it's just indescribable."
Pre-human ancestor believed to have used fire as a tool, researchers say
A momentous discovery in South Africa could turn our understanding of human history on its head.
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