Archaeology

A medieval woman who was buried alongside 23 warrior monks in Spain was likely a warrior herself, a new study finds.

Some humans have always stood head and shoulders above their peers, but there's nothing mythological about these real-life human giants.

Archaeologists on the Channel Islands off the coast of France have found two coins from the Roman era.

One of the most desired gems in the world is believed to be cursed. But what is the Hope Diamond's history, value and worth?

Easter Island never had a catastrophic population collapse, researchers propose in a new study that looks at archaeological rock gardens.

Researchers examining the wall of a ceremonial tomb in Benin found proteins that could have come only from human blood.

Has a scholar located two Assyrian military camps mentioned in the Hebrew bible?

Eight stone catapult shots used during the siege of Kenilworth Castle, which lasted 172 days in the 13th century, were unearthed in "perfect" condition.

Researchers have retrieved hundreds of artifacts, including porcelain items, copper coins and ornate pieces of pottery.