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Large Meteorite Likely Found in Druid Burial Site

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Britain's largest space rock -- excavated 200 years ago by an archaeological dig -- was also preserved by the Ice Age. Read more

Large Meteorite Likely Found in Druid Burial Site

Mysterious 'Winged' Structure from Ancient Rome Found

Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:31 PM ET | 0

The structure was found in England and may have been used as a temple. Read more

Columbus May Have Found Syphilis in The New World

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jan 5, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

The transmission of diseases from Old World to New may have been a two-way street. Read more

Couple Held Hands for 1,500 Years

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

The man and woman were buried holding hands and facing each other in Italy in the 5th century A.D. Read more

Taxi Driver Mummified Like Pharaohs

Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 09:05 AM ET | 0

The 61-year-old British man volunteered for the plan while terminally ill with cancer. Read more

An Ancient Art Studio Found in Cave In Africa

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Oct 13, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0

The 100,000-year-old workshop is the earliest example of an art studio. Read more

Prehistoric Teen Girl's Grave Found Near Henge

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Oct 6, 2011 02:31 PM ET | 0

The finding of the 17-year-old girl's grave adds more evidence that henges were linked to death rituals. Read more

Accidental Archaeological Discoveries: Photos

Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 08:38 AM ET | 0

On the anniversary of the chance discovery of the Lascaux Caves in France, take a look at other fortuitous finds. Read more

Captain Morgan's Pirate Ship Found

Posted Sat Aug 6, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

The cargo has yet to be opened, but funder Captain Morgan USA hopes it's rum. Read more

Mysterious Statue Once Featured at Machu Picchu

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Jul 25, 2011 08:27 AM ET | 0

The stone statue likely represented the great Inca emperor, Pachacuti, say archaeologists. Read more

Earliest Europeans Were Cannibals, Wore Bling

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Jul 6, 2011 12:24 PM ET | 0

The 32,000-year-old human remains reveal incriminating cut marks on the bones. Read more

Iraq's Ancient Ur Site in Danger

Posted Mon Jun 20, 2011 09:20 AM ET | 0

So far Ur, the Biblical birthplace of Abraham, has relinquished only a fraction of its antiquities. Read more

Blackbeard's Terror Tactics Revealed in Recovered Ammo

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:39 PM ET | 0

The notorious pirate had a few gruesome tricks up his sleeve, excavations show. Read more

Roman Ship Carried Live Fish Tank

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jun 3, 2011 09:04 AM ET | 0

Remains of the second century ship show signs of an ancient pumping system designed to suck sea water into a tank. Read more

Early Human Dads Stayed at Home While Females Roamed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Jun 1, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Although these early dads didn't travel, that doesn't mean they pitched in with raising the children. Read more

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