A previously unknown medieval castle has emerged from the Swiss landscape after a researcher studying high-resolution terrain maps identified telltale features of an early fortification near ...

The discovery of a peculiarly shaped skull by archaeologists has illuminated a previously unknown ritual deformation process.

Archaeologists have discovered mysterious ancient architecture cut into a rocky landscape on Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, a study says. The study details recent investigations at ...

Every year, we delve back through our coverage to find the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of the year, whether by a complete amateur, or as the result of years of careful study by a team ...

For decades, archaeologists searched the Valley of the Kings, chasing traces of forgotten pharaohs beneath Egypt’s endless ...

Archaeological research in the Middle East is revealing how a long-forgotten ancient civilisation used previously undiscovered linguistics to promote multiculturalism and political stability. The ...

Archaeologists with the World Monuments Fund uncovered over 100 previously unknown archaeological structures in Peru’s Rio Abiseo National Park. The area in and around the park was the home of the ...

Archaeologists have uncovered previously hidden details about the bloodiest battle the United States fought in World War II. With the help of drones, a team of experts identified almost a thousand ...

A monumental archaeological discovery in northern China is reshaping what we know about early human settlement and society.

Hidden deep in Kisatchie National Forest sits the parts of Louisiana's history that have yet to be written. Thousands of years worth of stories of people who came before us have remained buried since ...

Josh Gates attends A Night at the Museum with Explorer Josh Gates, host of Discovery's Expedition Unknown at Natural History Museum - Araya Doheny/Getty Images Gates has been hosting the program since ...

Volunteers spotted dozens of previously unknown structures between Cornwall and Devon in southwest England. University of Exeter With archaeology digs on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cooped-up ...