2000 bodies exhumed at Aussie sports field
The removal of the bodies from an Australian school sports field is believed to be the largest mass exhumation in the nation’s history.
Archaeology
Ancient discovery answers big Bible question
A remarkable and “signficant” find from 1800 years ago has answered a huge question many of us have pondered about Jesus.
New King Tut theory changes everything
New evidence uncovered by archaeologists threatens to upturn everything we think we know about the famous boy-king Tutankhamun.
‘Hidden in plain sight’: Pics reveal lost city
Stunned archaeologists have “accidentally” located thousands of never-before-seen structures as well as an enormous ancient city.
Chilling photos show ‘saltmen’ mummies
Haunting photos have captured what happened to a handful of mine workers who became mummified in a salt mine in Iran.
Boy smashes priceless artefact at museum
A little boy on an excursion to a museum has done the unthinkable to an extremely rare 3500-year-old artefact.
Decoded omen tablets predict grim future
Ancient astronomers of Babylon appear to have been poetically on the money when it comes to foretelling the future, and it makes worrying reading.
‘Died in agony’: Scary truth about mummy
Haunting new details have emerged about an ancient Egyptian mummy whose face has been locked in a ‘scream’ for 3500 years.
Aussie Stonehenge find changes everything
Stonehenge has captured the imaginations of countless tourists for generations and now a pair of Aussies have unlocked one of its biggest secrets.
‘Doom’: Big problem at ancient sites
These massive natural sites are up to 190 million years old and attract hordes of tourists, yet locals believe something odd is beginning to happening.
Unexpected finding about Egypt’s pyramids
Egypt’s famous pyramids may have been built with unexpected help, a new study has proposed.
Archaeologists’ stunning tomb discovery
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1200-year-old tomb on a mountain in China – and were left stunned by what they found inside.
Stunning find backs up epic biblical account
A recent discovery may corroborate an epic biblical account of an angel of the Lord wiping out 185,000 soldiers, a scholar claims.
New threat as ancient structure discovered
A mysterious 4000-year-old, circular stone structure is perplexing archaeologists and posing a threat to a tourist island.
Secret Bible text changes everything
A mislabeled fragment of Egyptian papyrus tucked away in a German library has blown apart thousand-year-old perceptions about the Bible, and Jesus himself.
Holy Grail of shipwreck bounties claimed
A nation has locked away a shipwreck, rumoured to hold billions in treasure, as a legal and cultural battle over ownership rages on.
Grim discovery in Nazi lair shocks world
A sinister find among the ruins of the secret wartime headquarters of one of Hitler’s closest commanders has sparked disturbing new theories.
1600yo mystery found in ancient ruins
It stands pristine amid the ruins of an ancient temple lost to time, and it turns out that this pillar has been holding a closely guarded secret.
Mesmerising discovery in Egyptian desert
Archaeologists could be on the verge of a major discovery after a radar detected a “anomaly” near the Great Pyramid. Here’s what they think the mystery structure is.
Stunning new clues shattering Bible myth
As technology advances, new clues are helping separate history from some of the most widely-told stories.
What we really looked like 75,000 years ago
A model of a 40-year-old Neanderthal woman’s face from 75,000 years ago has been recreated from one of the most well-preserved skulls ever discovered.
Map shows Australia before humans arrived
This is what Australia looked like 75,000 years ago when seafarers entered into what’s now Australia through the ancients land of “Sahul”.
Aussies discover insane ancient city
It could be one of the first ancient cities of its kind to have been discovered but you would never imagine looking at the structure from ground level.
Incredible 1800-year-old find in Australia
Researchers have discovered new evidence that shows Aboriginal people made pottery and sailed to distant offshore islands thousands of years ago.
‘Incredible’: Giant Amazon city found
The lush Amazon rainforest in Ecuador has been hiding a secret, an “incredible” lost network of cities.
Lost ancient ‘city’ found off Aussie coast
Scientists have stumbled upon what they think is massive forgotten colony off the coast of Australia, which could’ve once been home to hundreds of thousands of people.
Scientists make stunning discovery in cliff
The skull of a gigantic sea reptile has been discovered. And despite being about 150 million years old, it’s mostly intact.
‘Magic’: Incredible find in ocean off Italy
Police have made an huge discovery from what could be a Neolithic shipwreck on the sea bed near an iconic Italian destination.
1400yo temple found in countryside
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient temple in the English countryside, offering unprecedented insights into early society and its beliefs.
125 million year old Aussie footprint found
When searching for dinosaur fossils, one Aussie woman has found footprints that are millions of years old.
‘Unbelievable’ ancient find in Middle East
With the odds stacked against them, archaeologists have uncovered the massive sculpture of a winged deity in the Middle East.
Creepy truth behind image of teen
A reconstruction of the bust of a teenage girl has revealed a troubling secret unknown for around 500 years.
500yo treasure unearthed in earthquake
A giant, colourful statue of a snake’s head from the Aztec empire has been shaken free after an earthquake in Mexico.
Amazing discovery in ancient pyramid
Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery inside an Ancient Egyptian pyramid that may help to uncover how the structures were built.
Bonkers price for rare dinosaur skeleton
A rare, 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton named Barry will be put up for sale in Paris next month and is expected to raise millions.
8yo’s incredible find in school sandbox
An eight-year-old boy has discovered a rare silver coin while playing in his school sandbox, dating to 1800 years before he was born.
Aussies’ incredible underwater discovery
A team of Australian divers has made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery during a expedition venturing more than 100 metres underwater.
Hunters find 2000yo treasure from Iron Age
Metal detectorists have struck gold, finding a hoard of 2000-year-old treasure from the Iron Age, the first to be found on the ‘prehistoric’ site.
Mystery over 300,000 year old skull
An ancient skull with a startling feature has been unearthed, and researchers say it could rewrite the entire story of our evolution.
Man discovers ‘small fortune’ on rural farm
A lucky man has discovered a “small fortune” buried in the dirt at his farm after unearthing more than 800 rare gold coins.
Huge lie about human evolution
New research claims the commonplace story about early humans — that men hunted while women stayed home — is wrong.
2000-year-old underground city behind wall
A homeowner chasing his chickens through a hole in his basement came across an abandoned underground city that once housed 20,000 people.
Australia’s incredible ‘dinosaur boom’
Australia is in the midst of an incredible “dinosaur boom” as record numbers of farmers unearth ancient bones.
Aussie researchers’ huge Egyptian breakthrough
Australian researchers have revealed the face of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun for the first time, resulting in stunning images of the young king.
Staggering archaeological find exposes cult
Researchers have uncovered thousands of ancient mummified sheep heads in a part of southern Egypt, indicating the presence of a cult.
‘Very sceptical’: Skeleton theory debunked
A team of Australian surgeons have debunked a scientific breakthrough which was lauded as rewriting our understanding of human history.
4500yo hidden corridor found in pyramids
Scientists have made a stunning discovery inside the Great Pyramid of Giza – the last surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Man’s life-changing find with metal detector
A UK man has made a shocking find with a metal detector, digging up a 500-year-old item that could change his family’s future.
‘Miracle’: Tunnel may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb
Archaeologists have discovered a 1500m-long tunnel beneath an Egyptian temple that may lead to the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra.
Amazing discovery in cave in Israel
Archaeologists have made a “once-in-a-lifetime” discovery in Israel, uncovering stunning pottery pieces and bronze artefacts.
‘Female vampire’: Grim find in graveyard
Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered the skeletal remains of a woman and have made a gruesome discovery.
Strange 183 million-year-old fossil found
A team of scientists has uncovered a weird – and extremely ancient – fossil in an unlikely place in the United Kingdom.
Incredible find in Chinese restaurant
A sharp-eyed diner has made an incredible discovery on the floor of a restaurant in China, with researchers confirming the find.
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700 year mystery that killed millions solved
After nearly 700 years, scientists have solved the mystery behind a killer plague that wiped out millions of people.
Aussie connection to ‘looted’ sculptures
Many people have joined the fight to return the iconic Parthenon Marbles to their rightful home in Athens – but none are more passionate than my dad.
‘Mysterious’ discovery in Great Pyramid
Two “mysterious voids” have been identified inside the Great Pyramid of Giza — and one could house the legendary tomb of the pharaoh.
‘Remarkable’ find under Notre-Dame
Archaeologists at Notre-Dame in Paris have made a “remarkable” discovery under the medieval Catholic cathedral in Paris.
Incredible find beneath Antarctic Ocean
Scientists have found one of history’s greatest ever undiscovered shipwrecks — Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance.
Huge Stonehenge question finally answered
A researcher believes he has cracked a major mystery about the awe-inspiring ancient site – and it points to the stone circle’s true purpose.
Incredible King Tut discovery confirmed
The mystery surrounding ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun’s resplendent dagger has finally been solved.
Amazing discovery in secret Chinese tomb
Archaeologists have made an astounding discovered around the secret tomb of China’s first emperor built more than 2000 years ago.
Drama as Captain Cook’s ship finally ‘found’
Controversy has erupted between two groups involved in the search for HMB Endeavour after a major discovery was announced.
Ultra-rare fossil confirms dinosaur theory
One of the best-preserved fossils ever found that is believed to be 66 million years old has confirmed how dinosaurs were born.
Chilling discovery in underground tomb
Archaeologists have stumbled across a well-preserved mummy in a tomb in Peru at Cajamarquilla, a significant site inland from Lima.
Shock discovery under Sydney landmark
A train station used by millions in the heart of Sydney has been hiding a grisly secret underneath its bustling platforms.
Diver’s incredible 900-year-old find
A stunned scuba diver discovered a “beautiful and rare” treasure dating back to the Crusades during a routine trip on the weekend.
800-year-old X-rated carving found
A carpenter who hid a rude carving in the ceiling of an English church has been caught out 800 years later.
Bones of ‘ghost human’ found in Israel
The bones of lost “ghost human” species that lived alongside us 120,000 years ago have been discovered, according to archaeologists
Deadly secret of ‘gateway to Hell’ revealed
Scientists are unravelling the mystery behind a deadly cave that the ancient Romans believed was the gateway to hell and could kill animals instantly.
Mummy with golden tongue unearthed
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skeleton of a man with a golden tongue at a 2,000-year-old burial site in Egypt.
Stunning find in hidden cave
A discovery hidden on a remote part of an island has stunned researchers who say it’s one of the oldest finds in the world.
Victims of ancient eruption unearthed
The bodies of two men who died when the city of Pompeii was submerged in ash from a volcanic eruption almost 2000 years ago have been found.
Egypt teases its ‘biggest discovery’
Archaeologists excavating a site claim they’ve found something “very exciting” in an underground shaft labelled the “City of the Dead”.
Our 100,000 year war with ancestor
Prehistoric humans may have warred with our ancestor for more than 100,000 years as we fought to leave the continent where we first evolved.
Macca’s burger in cupboard for 24 years
A science teacher bought a McDonald’s meal in 1996 that’s been sitting in her cupboard ever since – and you won’t believe what it looks like now.
Thousands of bodies found in mass grave
Plans for a massive skyscraper have been interrupted after archaeologists uncovered a mass grave, with bodies buried in circular holes.
‘Ghost’ spotted on security camera
The “ghostly figure” of what appears to be a woman walking across a building site in the middle of the night has been spotted on CCTV.
Tiny dinosaur ancestor discovery
A fossil that predates the most famous dinosaurs by millions of years could finally show how the now extinct creatures evolved.
‘Astonishing discovery’ at Stonehenge
Archaeologists have made a gobsmacking discovery around the mysterious Stonehenge site that dates back thousands of years.
Lost continent beneath New Zealand
Interactive maps described as a “scientific benchmark” have revealed a vast continent beneath New Zealand as it’s never been seen before.
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