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.
Archaeology
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.
4000-year-old pot held man’s toothbrush
Someone, call Antiques Roadshow. This man had no idea he was using an ancient artefact to house his toothbrush for the past five years.
Eight mummies unearthed in Egypt
Eight limestone sarcophagi have been uncovered in a series of projects throughout Egypt this month, containing mummies dating back thousands of years.
Ancient Siberian unicorn discovered
Scientists have answered every kid’s biggest wish by confirming that unicorns did, in fact, exist. The prehistoric, one-horned beast existed alongside early humans.
How an asteroid destroyed Sodom
Was this the end of Sodom? A superheated asteroid exploded in the sky above the Dead Sea 3700 years ago, obliterating the cities below.
Viking discovery rewrites history books
The discovery of a sword has unlocked more striking details about Viking raiders from as far back as the ninth century.
Found — another Atlantis contender
Weird circles in a Spanish bog. Strange rubble submerged at a nearby beach. Researchers scouring satellite photos have found what they say may be the ‘real’ Atlantis.
Mummified climbers found beneath snow
Eerie photographs have emerged of three corpses, mummified and found lying beneath the snow on Mexico’s highest volcano.
Uproar over ‘ancient computer’ find
The 2200-year-old Antikythera Mechanism, one of the most fascinating archaeological finds, has just suffered a big setback.
Mystery of mummified priest solved
IT’S NOT every day that you discover a perfectly preserved corpse of a holy man. It’s even more unusual when the mummy is dressed for Oktoberfest.
Secret passage found under pyramids
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a mysterious tunnel beneath a Mexican pyramid that may have hidden grisly details of Aztec human sacrifice.
‘World’s oldest’ shipwreck found
RESEARCHERS have discovered the world’s oldest intact shipwreck at the bottom of the Black Sea, and it’s a whopping 2400 years old.
Secret of T-Rex revealed
A HOTLY debated question amongst scientists—how a T-Rex used its arms—appears to have been resolved, according to a new study, and the answer could surprise you.
Ship graveyard ‘to change history books’
WHEN marine archaeologists stumbled upon this ancient ship graveyard they knew it was going to change history.
War erupts over ancient ‘cosmic’ fossil
A HEATED debate which has big implications for our understanding of life has erupted over the world’s oldest fossil — and Australia is at the centre of it.
Dead billionaire’s last great quest
BILLIONAIRE Paul Allen had a passion. And he made a personal bucket-list to live it to the full. But he didn’t quite get to tick all the items off.
‘Spectacular’ Viking longboat exposed
AN enormous Viking longboat has been found buried near Norway’s capital of Oslo, raising hopes it could contain a treasure trove of royal artefacts.
Child ‘vampire’s’ lost tale
THE 1500-year-old corpse of a 10-year-old child has been uncovered in Italy. And somebody certainly wanted to make sure it never arose from the dead.
Surprising tiny dinosaur discovery
FOR more than a decade, scientists thought they knew exactly what these fossils were. But now they’ve realised, they were wrong.
Volcano victims’ horror last moments
WHEN Mount Vesuvius erupted, Pompeii was buried and people in villages never stood a chance. WARNING: Graphic images
Grim story of 115,000yo kid’s bones
TINY Neanderthal child bone fragments found in Poland have revealed an incredible story that goes as far back as 115,000 years ago.
Girl, 8, finds massive 1500-year-old sword
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl has made an amazing discovery of an ancient relic while out boating with her father on a lake in Sweden.
Chinese ‘time capsule’ warship found
THE long-lost vessel was sunk in a fierce battle more than 100 years ago. Now underwater archaeologists have found its resting place.
New dinosaur species discovered
A GROUP of scientists in South Africa have discovered the remains of a giant dinosaur believed to have been the “largest to walk the Earth” in the Jurassic period.
Sydney Harbour’s secret tunnel revealed
CARVED into the side of a mammoth cliff face beneath a lighthouse on Sydney’s Harbour is a site buried long ago in the pages of history books. Until now.
Could this be Captain Cook’s ship?
AFTER an epic 25-year search, experts have made a bold claim about remains they believe belong to the famous HMS Endeavour.
Mass penguin grave discovered
AUSSIE scientists have found a graveyard full of mummified penguin bodies, and it could deliver a startling message about the future.
Captain Cook’s ship discovered
ONE of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time may have just been solved with the apparent discovery of HMS Endeavour.
Treasure found in theatre worth millions
HUNDREDS of ancient Roman gold coins with an incredible history have been discovered on the site of an old theatre in northern Italy.
World’s ‘oldest brewery’ found in cave
ARCHAEOLOGISTS believe they have discovered the world’s oldest brewery in Israel, which has residue of a 13,000-year-old beer.
Butchered bones reveal new secrets
A NEW study has uncovered butchery and cut marks on bones dated to more than 10,000 years old.
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