A remarkably intact pottery vessel dating back more than 10,000 years has been recovered from the depths of Lake Biwa, Japan, marking one of the oldest and most significant ceramic discoveries in ...

History is full of surprises, but some discoveries leave experts scratching their heads. These ancient artifacts defy logic and challenge what we know about human history. Let's explore five such ...

These out-of-place artifacts, or OOPArts, are surprising for their place and time — but there's an explanation behind each ...

A Florida billionaire has unveiled a private collection of ancient Egyptian vases he believes could rewrite history. Matt Beall, CEO of the retail giant Bealls Stores, has spent the last three years ...

Volcanic glass has been discovered at more than 500 archaeological sites in western Canada. Geologically-speaking, it shouldn’t be there. Now, researchers may have answered how these artifacts made of ...

Norway's melting glaciers are revealing objects from the Stone Age, the Iron Age, and the medieval era. Some ancient artifacts are mysteries, but they still indicate trade routes through the mountains ...

Ancient artifacts dating back to a sunken city from more than 2,000 years ago were pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, according to Egyptian officials. The historic treasures — which ...