The Racetrack Playa was famous for having rocks seemingly glide around it with no real explanation, until conclusive proof of the cause of the phenomenon was finally found.

Nyanza Royal Palace in Rwanda reveals the life of the rulers and their people from the 19th century until the monarchy was abolished in the mid 20th century.

From a 9,000-year-old precision-engineered hammer to compelling evidence of the Trojan War, 2025 has delivered extraordinary archaeological discoveries! Explore pristine Etruscan tombs, legendary shipwreck treasures, the oldest Great Wall section, and Gothic gold that rewrites history.

Archaeologists discover 600+ house platforms at Brusselstown Ring, Ireland - the largest prehistoric settlement in Britain and Ireland, challenging assumptions about Bronze Age societies.

Ice skating has been called the oldest human-powered means of transportation.

During a sweep by metal detectorists, two perfectly preserved battle axes from the Battle of Grunwald and an exciting collection of artifacts have been unearthed.

Rare 1,400-year-old mold discovered in Judean Desert reveals Byzantine pilgrims bought devotional flasks as souvenirs. Gold coins and monastery treasures shed light on Holy Land pilgrimage industry.

To most people the Spanish island of Mallorca is just a holiday destination. It might be a surprise then to learn that every year the island hosts “demonic” celebrations.

In 1493, Christopher Columbus claimed to have spotted a few mermaids and left decidedly unimpressed, writing that they: “were not as pretty as they are depicted, for somehow in the face they look like men”.

A trove of ancient Byzantine ships found in waters near Istanbul, Turkey, displayed more advanced construction than s