‘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.
Archaeology
‘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.
‘Most dangerous place’ in Earth’s history
Fresh research of ancient fossils has some scientists convinced they’ve found the exact era and place you definitely don’t want to time travel to.
Code kept in vault for 1000 years
What could be so important that the world is hiding it 250 metres down an abandoned coal mine on a remote Norwegian island?
Scientists make billion-year-old discovery
One-billion-year-old fossils discovered in China are believed to be the oldest fossils of a green plant ever found.
Huge secret discovered in ancient tomb
Ground-penetrating radar has unearthed a secret passage hidden behind the north wall of King Tut’s burial chamber. But what does it lead to?
New meat-eating dinosaur discovered
A farmer made the “stunning” new tyrannosaur find in Canada. It is the oldest tyrannosaur species ever found in the country.
3000yo drawing’s bombshell claim
It looks like a crude scribble on an old pot – but this 3000-year-old picture calls into question one of the most fundamental “truths” of Christianity.
Mysterious ‘holes’ found on seabed
Thousands of strange holes have been found off the coast of California, but researchers haven’t figured out how they got there.
Mysterious skeletons found on cliff
Archaeologists have made a surprising discovery on a cliff face in Wales that could solve the mystery of a centuries-old shipwreck.
Brickie’s ancient $13k fake find
A bricklayer has netted himself a healthy potential payday after coming across an ancient set of dentures made from hippo teeth.
‘Indestructible’ Macca’s burger won’t die
It’s been a decade since Iceland had a McDonald’s. But one burger remains and has become a strange attraction with its own live stream.
‘Most important discovery in years’
Egypt has made its most significant archaeological discovery in over a century after 30 coffins dating back 3000 years were discovered.
Stunning find unearthed in diamond mine
Siberian diamond miners have unearthed an exceptionally rare diamond with a second diamond rattling around inside of it.
5000-year-old city discovered in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed a 5000-year-old “New York City” in northern Israel, and the ancient find might rewrite history.
Face of ancient humans revealed
The Denisovans are thought to have died out 50,000 years ago, but their faces has been revealed for the first time.
Church in battle over $3.6m Viking haul
Church of Scotland is suing for a share of a record $3.6 million haul of Viking relics found on its land by a man with a metal detector.
Famous skeleton discovered under building
A general from one of the most famous failed campaigns of all time has been discovered by archaeologists under a dance floor in Russia.
Eerie new images of Titanic reveal sad fate
For the first time in nearly 15 years, footage has been captured of the wreck of the Titanic — and things aren’t looking good for the legendary ship.
Mystery stone baffles scientists
An artefact housed in a small crypt in London is said to have mystical powers. Yet scientists have no idea where it came from.
New evidence proves Bible story’s true
The bible’s tale of King Nebuchadnezzar’s troops storming Jerusalem details an epic disaster. Now, evidence has emerged supporting the story.
Mystery of these weirdly-shaped skulls
Bizarre morphed skulls have been uncovered around the world — but what do they mean? The truth is stranger than fiction.
King Tut’s curse fears re-emerge
King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus has been moved for the first time in 100 years but many believe the remains could unleash a deadly curse.
Skull ‘oldest fossil’ found outside Africa
A 210,000-year-old skull has been identified as the earliest modern human remains found outside Africa, putting the clock back on mankind’s arrival in Europe by more than 150,000 years.
Secret that could solve Nefertiti mystery
Egyptologists are on the verge of solving one of history’s biggest mysteries — the location of Queen Nefertiti’s elusive tomb.
America’s disgusting secret unearthed
The penalty for importing slaves was death. But they did it anyway. They beached and burnt the last slave ship — Clotilda — to hide the evidence. It almost worked.
‘Most mysterious text’ finally deciphered
The Voynich manuscript, dubbed “world’s most mysterious text” has finally been decoded — and it reveals sex tips and abortion advice.
Real ‘Red Wedding’ site excavated
Game of Thrones’ most shocking scene was inspired by history. Now archaeologists hope to unearth more about the massacre that gave us The Red Wedding.
Coin that could change Australia’s history
The discovery of an ancient coin in the Northern Territory could mean a key piece of Australian history is completely wrong.
Why King Tut was a fraud
Why do King Tut’s famous golden statues have breasts? Turns out, it’s not him. It’s his sisters. They ruled Egypt before him and were written out of history, until now.
Vatican’s ‘exorcism uni’ is booming
Catholic, Lutheran and Protestant priests have put aside hundreds of years of bitter history and flocked to Rome in a bid to learn ‘best practice’ techniques to battle Satan head-on.
Fossils of extinct ‘Hobbit’ species found
Scientists have discovered the fossilised remains of a previously unknown type of human that proves our evolution is more complicated than we knew.
New species of human discovered
Fossils reveal a new species of ancient humans that lived in South East Asia around the time our own species was spreading from Africa.
Egyptian mummy ‘surrounded by gold’
A sarcophagus containing an Egyptian high priest has been opened on live TV and archaeologists are excited about what was inside.
Ancient sarcophagus to be opened on TV
The identity of a mummy inside an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has been a mystery for millennia. It will now be opened on live TV.
Secret dinosaur graveyard dividing a field
It is shaping up to be the biggest palaeontology story of the century but there are some doubts about just how world-changing this incredible site is.
Historic win as UK hands back remains
It’s about time. London’s Natural History Museum has agreed to hand over the remains of 37 indigenous people.
Ship discovery solves ancient puzzle
More than 2500 years ago, ancient Greek historian Herodotus described a strange ship. Now archaeologists have found it.
Stonehenge study reveals ancient secrets
Stonehenge has long been a source of fascination among archaeologists, and new research shows the social significance of the famous site.
The worst time to be alive — ever
Think 2018 was terrible? Worried about 2019? Think again. Researchers have identified the single worst year in history. And it sounds very familiar …
Cave of relics found under Mayan ruins
Archaeologists have discovered a cave filled with hundreds of “incredible” untouched artefacts beneath the ruins of a Mayan city.
World famous conspiracy theorist tells all
David Icke isn’t interested in stories. The master of conspiracies only wants to know the truth. He believes he has found it.
Sahara civilisation’s lost secret
Mysterious stone structures abandoned in the Sahara desert could contain clues to an event that rocks the Earth every 20,000 years.
‘Bourgeois family’ found mummified
Egyptian mummies, thought to be a large family and their pets, dating back more than 2000 years have been discovered in an underground tomb.
Tutankhamun rises again in full glory
After a nine-year preservation project within King Tut’s tomb, repairs are complete and the unmasked boy king is back on display.
Bad weather behind mass child sacrifice
An archaeologist was shocked to have come across a sacrificial mass grave but his theory behind the event is even more unbelievable.
Truth about ‘alien’ Egyptians in Australia
Ancient aliens and exploring Egyptians. According to the History Channel, all visited Australia 50,000 years ago. And the evidence is … out there.
Matthew Flinders’ body found
The missing remains of the first person to circumnavigate Australia — who also popularised the name Australia — have been found.
Death mask clue to lost Spanish gold
An Incan funerary mask made from metals extracted from meteorites has been found washed up on a Florida beach. And it could be part of a lost $5.5 billion treasure.
Stone circle’s embarrassing secret revealed
When a farmer stumbled across a mysterious stone circle, thrilled experts told the world’s media it was 4,500 years old. But now its real story has been revealed.
Gruesome discovery at ancient temple
First, they were forced to fight to the death. Their bodies were skinned. Then, the priests of the ‘Flayed Lord’ wore these human remains for the glory of their god.
Dark history of Aquaman’s Atlantis
Aquaman’s Atlantis is an extraordinary, awe-inspiring tale. But the lost city has a forgotten dark side — it was used to justify murder.
Behold, the real face of Jesus
Was he black? Brown? White? Was his hair long or short? Did he have a beard, or not? The image of Jesus Christ burnt into our minds has been thrown into doubt by a new discovery.
Ark of the Covenant mystery deepens
Archaeologists believe they have shed new light on Biblical site linked to the Ark of the Covenant in the heart of Israel.
Problem with Australia’s ancient mystery
The secrets behind ancient remains in Australia have been unlocked — but the discovery poses a serious problem.
Amazing discovery in Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists in Egypt have made an exciting tomb discovery, with the find described as “one of a kind in the last decades”.
Bombshell story behind Titanic discovery
The story of the sinking of the Titanic is well known but the real tale behind the famous ship’s 1985 discovery is just as fascinating.
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