Artifacts
Archaeologists Unearth 'Incredibly Rare' Roman-Era Clay Figurine of the God Mercury
The excavations led to the discovery of a previously unknown ancient Roman settlement in England
Metal Detectorist Finds Rare 1,500-Year-Old Gold Ring in Denmark
The distinctly decorated artifact may be linked to a powerful family in the area with ties to the Merovingians
Graves of Roman Family Held Jewelry, Coins and 'Exquisite' Vials for Storing Mourners' Tears
Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed the remains of three individuals interred with rare treasures dating to the third century
Tube of Ancient Red Lipstick Unearthed in Iran
New research suggests the nearly 4,000-year-old cosmetic may be among the oldest discoveries of its kind
These 3,000-Year-Old Treasures Were Forged From Meteoritic Iron
New research reveals that two Bronze Age artifacts from the Treasure of Villena contain iron from a meteor that hit a million years ago
Did the People of Easter Island Invent a Writing System From Scratch?
Radiocarbon dating has found that a tablet inscribed with the mysterious rongorongo script predates European contact
Metal Detectorist Finds a Rare 3,000-Year-Old Dress Fastener
The gold accessory is one of only seven artifacts of this kind discovered in England and Wales
Inert Cold War-Era Missile Discovered in a Washington Man's Garage
A resident of Bellevue, Washington, attempted to donate the historic artifact to a museum, which alerted authorities
Archaeologists Discover Rare Roman Funerary Bed Buried Beneath London
The wooden bed was likely dismantled IKEA-style before being buried alongside a high-status individual
Los Angeles Museum Returns Artifacts to Ghana That Were Taken by British Forces in 1874
Museum officials traveled to the city of Kumasi to return the objects on the 150th anniversary of their seizure
These Pits Carved Into Rocks in Kenya Might Be Ancient Game Boards
An archaeologist thinks the small, carved holes were used by herders for games of mancala up to 5,000 years ago
Three Students Just Deciphered the First Passages of a 2,000-Year-Old Scroll Burned in Vesuvius' Eruption
The trio used artificial intelligence to decode sections of the text, which appear to be a philosophical exploration of pleasure
Archaeologists Discover a 'High-End' Blacksmith's Iron Age Workshop
Found in Oxfordshire, the "smithy" was active at the beginning of a transformative era in Britain
Archaeologists Discover 1,700-Year-Old Jade Mask Inside the Tomb of a Maya King
Located in Guatemala, the tomb also held rare mollusk shells, carvings and other funeral offerings
Thief Who Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Avoids Prison
Terry Martin has been sentenced to one year of supervised release for swiping the iconic "Wizard of Oz" shoes from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005
Bodies and Treasure Found in Polish Lake Could Be Connected to Ancient Water Ritual
New research suggests the Chelmno group followed their water burials with mass deposits of bronze jewelry and artifacts
'Sensational' Medieval Armor Discovered Near a Castle in Switzerland
The rare 14th-century gauntlet is one of the best-preserved artifacts of its kind ever found in the country
Engravings on 2,000-Year-Old Knife Might Be the Oldest Runes Ever Found in Denmark
The letters on the blade read "hirila," which experts say may translate to "small sword"
Winners Got Silver Medals at the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896
A rare example of the nearly 130-year-old silver medal just sold at auction for $112,000
Winston Churchill Wore False Teeth to Deliver Historic Wartime Speeches. Now, They're for Sale
The British prime minister likely acquired the custom gold-mounted dentures around the beginning of World War II
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