In contrast to a common theory, new findings suggest Columbus-led expeditions may not have transported syphilis to Europe from the Americas, though they cannot disprove the claim with certainty
A new sonar image shows an airplane-shaped object resting on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, not far from where Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, went missing in 1937
The Roman-era structure, filled with pottery shards and coins, was destroyed by a sudden and mysterious disaster
New research suggests the Chelmno group followed their water burials with mass deposits of bronze jewelry and artifacts
The rare 14th-century gauntlet is one of the best-preserved artifacts of its kind ever found in the country
From preserved DNA, researchers identified which plants and animals the young people would have eaten or used for making clothing—and they found one case of a severe gum infection
The letters on the blade read "hirila," which experts say may translate to "small sword"
The Perth Museum's inaugural exhibition examines the mythical creature's long history
A rare example of the nearly 130-year-old silver medal just sold at auction for $112,000
The British prime minister likely acquired the custom gold-mounted dentures around the beginning of World War II
The fragments of the brass arm guard were discovered at an ancient fort complex in Scotland over a century ago
Researchers in Halmstad think he was a high-ranking member of the nobility before his death some 600 years ago
More than 100 such ancient artifacts have been found throughout Europe, but nobody knows what they are
Worshippers will be able to use a separate entrance to gain free access to the 1,500-year-old landmark in Istanbul
Discovered north of Rome, the burial ground lies near what was once an upper-class villa
The federal rules require museums to obtain consent from tribal leaders before displaying or researching cultural heritage items
The 183-year-old envelope is a rare example of two early forms of prepaid postage: Mulready envelopes and adhesive stamps
By analyzing a fossilized tusk, scientists have pieced together the animal's movements
The nine-mile-long structure surrounding the Khaybar Oasis may have once protected against raiders
Unseen for nearly 300 years, the art resurfaced during restorations at Christ's College
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