Major discovery yields new clue in mystery of Plain of Jars in Laos
5-21-2026 |
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For years, scientists have attempted to explain the nature and purpose of the huge stone jars littering the landscape.
Mystery of the Mary Celeste ghost ship may have finally been solved
5-18-2026 | 13
The infamous vessel was found adrift and deserted in 1872, sparking a mystery that would endure for over 150 years.
The Great Pyramid may be a 'planetary beacon', new study argues
5-16-2026 | 9
What if the ancient wonder is not a tomb at all, but something of a larger - even cosmic - significance ?
1950s CIA document hints of mysterious 'temple under the Sphinx'
5-13-2026 | 9
Eagle-eyed investigators have identified a peculiar reference to something that may be hidden under the iconic statue.
Record-breaking Viking hoard of 3,000 coins unearthed in Norway
4-30-2026 | 7
The impressive discovery is being hailed as the largest of its kind ever found in the country.
New underground scans could help to locate the Ark of the Covenant
VIDEO 4-22-2026 | 13
The golden chest was thought to have been the container in which Moses placed the original ten commandments.
Iconic pyramids at Teotihuacan become site of fatal mass shooting
4-21-2026 | 0
The world-famous archaeological site was the scene of a shooting this week when an armed man opened fire on tourists.
Researchers allegedly find 'second Sphinx' beneath the Giza Plateau
3-27-2026 | 419
Italian researchers claim to have discovered evidence of a second Sphinx and 'megastructures' beneath the ground.
Remains of real-life musketeer d'Artagnan found in the Netherlands
3-26-2026 | 8
The French soldier who was the inspiration behind the classic Alexandre Dumas novel has been discovered beneath a church.
Marks in Pompeii may be evidence of ancient Roman 'machine gun'
VIDEO 3-25-2026 | 8
A particularly deadly weapon may have once been employed by the Roman army during the siege of Pompeii.
Bermuda Triangle hunt for lost plane yields unexpected discovery
3-20-2026 | 6
Divers accompanied by a TV crew had been scouring parts of the infamous region for a World War II plane wreckage.
Region now lost to the sea was once home to forests thriving with wildlife
3-17-2026 | 7
During the last ice age, a long-lost landmass once bridged the gap between the UK and mainland Europe.
Study reveals possible hidden meaning behind Easter Island's statues
2-28-2026 | 1
An analysis of soil samples taken from the base of some of the statues has revealed something unexpected.
New study of historical letter unravels Shakespeare family mystery
2-18-2026 | 1
New research has offered up a new interpretation of a letter found in the 18th century thought to be from Shakespeare's father.
Ark of the Covenant may have had a different purpose, Egyptologist claims
1-24-2026 | 76
The biblical chest was thought to have been the container in which Moses placed the original ten commandments.
Egypt's pyramids were built using an internal lifting system, study suggests
1-21-2026 | 16
New research has proposed that counterweights and pulley-like mechanisms were used to build the pyramids.
Dr. Zahi Hawass claims that he is close to finding Queen Nefertiti's tomb
1-19-2026 | 5
The man often described as the real-life Indiana Jones has spent years excavating Egypt's desert sands.
Canoes discovered in Wisconin lake are 'older than the Great Pyramid'
VIDEO 1-13-2026 | 2
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery indicates that an advanced culture existed in the US at the time of the ancient Egyptians.
'Chariots of the Gods' author Erich von Daniken has died, aged 90
1-12-2026 | 232
The best-selling Swiss author, who was one of the architects of the 'ancient aliens' concept, has sadly passed away.
Leonardo da Vinci DNA sample potentially obtained from his artwork
1-8-2026 | 5
Scientists have successfully acquired a DNA sample from one of the Renaissance-era maestro's sketches.
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