Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

A newly uncovered ancient Egyptian tomb is shedding light on royalty that once ruled the region over 3,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered the massive limestone burial chamber, which has multiple ...

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The world is filled with ancient unexplained mysteries that capture the imagination, challenging scientists, scholars, and visitors alike. Archeologists attempt to identify and explain the purpose of ...

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Yale University researchers have found trace amounts of opium jars in an ancient Egyptian vessel, proving that opium use was ...

An ancient Egyptian mystery involving baboons that were mummified thousands of years ago may have been solved, according to a new study. The research has outlined evidence that two legendary trading ...

A series of wild coincidences led to the discovery of ancient Egyptian artifacts buried in Scotland. A student at a Scottish school unearthed the first ancient treasure in 1952. Researchers are still ...

In the dark seas of the ancient world, few creatures were as interesting as the plesiosaur: a long-necked marine reptile with four large flippers. These fearsome predators dominated the oceans in the ...

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