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.
Archaeology
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.
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