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Remarkable find Cannonball ‘very likely’ fired in 1836 Battle of the Alamo found buried near church
Archaeologists have uncovered a historic cannonball at the Alamo — an artifact that was likely fired during the 1836 battle.
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Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s British fleet discovered after 225 years
Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum, which is leading the monthslong underwater excavations, announced its findings on Thursday, 225 years to the day since the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801.
Archaeologists make first-of-its-kind discovery in massive Iron Age treasure trove
The times date from 100 B.C. to 40 A.D.
Surprising DNA analysis reveals where Shroud of Turin may have actually originated
Was it cut from a different cloth than previously thought?
Bible-era Roman shipwreck yields find of a lifetime — including iconic Gladius sword and other perfectly-preserved treasures
They went from wrecks to riches.
Archaeologists unearth 1,600-year-old Christian monastic site with paintings, mysterious inscription
Egyptian archaeologists recently unearthed the remnants of a Christian monastic site from the 5th century — some 400 years after the time of Jesus Christ.
1,800-year-old Roman mosaic of a topless woman battling a leopard proves female gladiators were real
Twas beauty who killed the beast.
Second sphinx buried under sand suggests 'megastructure' below the Pyramids of Giza
Is this a mere pyramid scheme?
745-year-old Mongol shipwreck discovered was the first 'kamikaze' mission in history
It prevented a Khan-quest.
Archaeologists may have found legendary musketeer's remains — 350 years after bloody death in siege
"This has truly become a top-level investigation, in which we want to be absolutely certain — or as certain as possible — whether it is the famous musketeer."
12,000-year-old ruins uncovered off Louisiana coast could be evidence of lost city
A new Atlantis has emerged from the sands.
1,300-year-old Viking ship fragment discovered during suburban excavation
Workers had been replacing a sewer system when they discovered a wooden beam protruding from the pavement.
2,000-year-old artifact may be evidence that Romans found New World — a thousand years before Columbus
Was there a New World order we didn't know about?
Temple from Christ's time reveals lost powerful society, archaeologists say
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark — offering a glimpse into the mysterious, once-powerful society that built it.
Alexander the Great's long-lost city Alexandria located after nearly 2,000 years: 'Absolutely stunning'
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of a long-lost city founded by Alexander the Great — a once-thriving trade hub that's been hidden for centuries.
Tragic Pompeii victims seen embracing in final moments before volcanic eruption in heartbreaking new exhibit
The display is the first permanent exhibition of Pompeii’s historic casts.
Mysterious 500-year-old imprint of Virgin Mary has hidden detail that might defy traditional explanation
You have to look closely.
Archaeologists unearth gold-laden tomb filled with thousand-year-old valuables
The tomb contained several gold and metal artifacts, including chest plates, ear ornaments and bracelets, as well as "finely crafted ceramics."
Couple walking their dogs make stunning 2,000-year-old discovery on a beach
Authorities dated the footprints back to the early first century A.D. — the "time of Boudicca, Jesus and the height of the Roman Empire," the University of Aberdeen said.
Archaeologist believes he discovered lost burial site of legendary ruler: 'This is rare'
An independent researcher believes he's discovered a legendary ruler's burial site — a find that could be the first monumental Viking ship burial identified in England.
Gnarly 2,500-year-old Siberian mummy is earliest case of complex jaw surgery and prosthetics
The woman had suffered a head injury that had destroyed her right jaw joint, torn ligaments and thrown her jaw out of alignment, preventing her from speaking or eating.