Archaeology Discovery

In the waning days of the Civil War, a grim episode unfolded on a dusty country road near Simpsonville, Kentucky. On a cold November afternoon in 1865, roughly twenty‑four Union soldiers—most of them men who had escaped slavery and were now fighting for the North—were ambushed by Confederate guerrillas and...

The ancient city of Teotihuacan, sprawling majestically near Mexico City, has long been a subject of fascination for archaeologists and historians alike. As one of the largest and most influential metropolises of the ancient world, Teotihuacan’s mysterious presence continues to captivate the imagination of scholars. Despite extensive excavations and research,...

For decades, a mysterious object lay hidden in a New Orleans backyard, sparking curiosity among homeowners and archaeology enthusiasts alike. This week, the enigmatic relic was finally identified as a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman gravestone, leaving experts and locals bewildered about its journey across the seas and through the centuries. The...