Archaeologists in Norway uncover a Viking Age burial where scallop shells were placed on a woman’s mouth. Experts explore the mysterious symbolism behind this unique find.

The surprising discovery offers new insight into how prehistoric communities cared for people who were injured or disabled.

Five millennia ago, ancient fishers buried a dog alongside a dagger in a lake bed. Archaeologists are trying to figure out ...

Archaeologists discover an 800-year-old silver-tipped stylus in a German monastery, shedding light on medieval writing and ...

Archaeologists find a forgotten city, destroyed in conflict, in Olskroken, a district east of central Gothenburg, Sweden.

A weekend metal detector outing on a Norwegian farm has turned into one of the most intriguing Viking Age finds in years, ...

The skeleton confirms a man survived a lion attack, but his unusual burial suggests his social status may have been affected by it.

Archaeologists in Norway have excavated a Viking Age grave of an individual bedecked in costume and jewelry, as reported by ...

No historical evidence exists to tell us who sang the first song, or made the first rhythmic sounds that resembled music.

A newly discovered 2,800-year-old royal tomb in Turkey offers rare insights into the ancient Phrygian Kingdom and its ...

Archaeologists in Marliens, France, have uncovered a monumental discovery that challenges current understandings of ...

A rare Roman complex discovered along the Limmat River in Gebenstorf sheds new light on ancient political and economic life ...