Archaeology

Explore the latest archaeological discoveries that teach us about ancient human history and culture. Learn how modern technology is reshaping our understanding of human history as archaeologists bring the past to life. 

Who dragged this Ramses II statue across the desert?

History & Culture
Who dragged this Ramses II statue across the desert?
Who dragged this Ramses II statue across the desert?

Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers

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Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers
Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers

The eccentric pharaoh and the ‘Wikileaks of the Bronze Age’

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The eccentric pharaoh and the ‘Wikileaks of the Bronze Age’
The eccentric pharaoh and the ‘Wikileaks of the Bronze Age’

6 discoveries reshaping what we know about the Bible

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6 discoveries reshaping what we know about the Bible
6 discoveries reshaping what we know about the Bible

The ancient Maya may have had sophisticated dentists

History & Culture
The ancient Maya may have had sophisticated dentists
The ancient Maya may have had sophisticated dentists

In a first, scientists extract ancient human DNA from cave walls

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In a first, scientists extract ancient human DNA from cave walls
In a first, scientists extract ancient human DNA from cave walls

Uncovering Herculaneum’s haunting final moments

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Uncovering Herculaneum’s haunting final moments
Uncovering Herculaneum’s haunting final moments

What if some of history’s earliest kings were really queens?

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What if some of history’s earliest kings were really queens?
What if some of history’s earliest kings were really queens?

Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?

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Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?
Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?

The search for the real Tower of Babel

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The search for the real Tower of Babel
The search for the real Tower of Babel

First wrecks from the 'Golden Age of Piracy' discovered in Nassau

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First wrecks from the 'Golden Age of Piracy' discovered in Nassau
First wrecks from the 'Golden Age of Piracy' discovered in Nassau

Did this ancient society thrive without elites?

History & Culture
Did this ancient society thrive without elites?
Did this ancient society thrive without elites?

Ancient Cypriot cemetery reveals blinged-out remains

History & Culture
Ancient Cypriot cemetery reveals blinged-out remains
Ancient Cypriot cemetery reveals blinged-out remains

Man's best friend … and a guide to the afterlife

History & Culture
Man's best friend … and a guide to the afterlife
Man's best friend … and a guide to the afterlife

What historical evidence is there of Jesus?

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What historical evidence is there of Jesus?
What historical evidence is there of Jesus?
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