ARCHAEOLOGY

LIFESTYLE 31 mins ago

Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.

Dinosaurs 3 hours ago

First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic

A 150-million-year-old unique green dinosaur skeleton, which could be a new species, has been reassembled for display in Los Angeles. The dinosaur was first spotted in 2007.

Media 13 hours ago

CNN historian says 'historically, a vibes campaign can be very effective' amid Harris campaign discussion

A CNN historian argued that the presidency has been won many times in American history by politicians focusing on broad ideas and "vibes" rather than details.

Odd News 21 hours ago

Archaeologists find 500-year-old navigational tool in Poland, possible connection to Copernicus

Excavation in the town of Frombork conducted by an archaeology organization discovered a rare-find compass that dates back 500 years and could have been used by Copernicus.

Europe 1 day ago

American archaeologist dies off Norway coast after replica Viking boat capsizes: reports

An American archaeologist is reportedly dead after a replica Viking boat she was sailing on with an expedition crew capsized off Norway on Tuesday.

Odd News 1 day ago

Archaeologists unearth ancient toy in Iceland, disagree on animal figurine’s classification

In Iceland, a small toy dating to the Viking Age was uncovered by archaeologists. It is one of over 100 similar gaming pieces that have been found during excavation.

Israel 1 day ago

Israeli archaeologists discover unique ancient seal affirming biblical account of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago

The Israeli Antiquities Authority has extensively excavated the City of David park, which is the site of ancient Jerusalem and provides a peek into the Biblical-era past.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Israeli archaeologists discover 'extremely rare and unusual' artifact

The Israeli Antiquities Authority touts the value of a stone ring from the era of the First Temple, roughly the 7th or 8th BCE. (Video: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.)

Israel 2 days ago

Boy accidentally destroys 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum

A young preschool-aged boy accidentally shattered a nearly 3,500-year-old jar predating the Bronze Age, while visiting a museum in Israel last Friday.

World 3 days ago

Israel opens tombs from Ancient Rome to the public for the first time: 'wonderful paintings'

After British archaeologists discovered Roman tombs in Ashkelon, Israel, they lay dormant for nearly 100 years. They have now been restored to their original glory.