Latest articles by Jennifer Nalewicki
Ancient Egyptian 'office workers' had terrible posture just like us, disfigured skeletons reveal
The development of osteoarthritis was more common among scribes than their ancient Egyptian peers, a study finds.
12 old shoes found in archaeological excavations from around the world
Shoes can give us an interesting insight into what people used to wear. Here are a dozen of the most extraordinary finds from the archaeological record.
2,000-year-old Roman military sandal with nails for traction found in Germany
Archaeologists used X-rays to analyze the remains of a sandal unearthed near a Roman fort in Bavaria.
The Hope Diamond: The 'cursed' blue gemstone coveted by royalty
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?
8 stone catapult shots linked to King Henry III discovered at besieged British castle
Eight stone catapult shots used during the siege of Kenilworth Castle, which lasted 172 days in the 13th century, were unearthed in "perfect" condition.
Ming dynasty shipwrecks hide a treasure trove of artifacts in the South China Sea, excavation reveals
Researchers have retrieved hundreds of artifacts, including porcelain items, copper coins and ornate pieces of pottery.
1,700-year-old 'emergency hoard' of coins dates to last revolt of Jews against Roman rule
Many of the silver and bronze coins were minted during the Gallus Revolt during the Roman era.
Gilgamesh flood tablet: A 2,600-year-old text that's eerily similar to the story of Noah's Ark
The baked clay tablet tells the tale of an epic flood.
2,500-year-old slate containing drawings of battle scenes and paleo-alphabet discovered in Spain
Archaeologists discovered the stone tablet at a Tartessian site in southwestern Spain.
Chichén Itzá: Maya temples in the Yucatán
The ruins of Chichén Itzá in eastern Mexico were built about 1,200 years ago.
More than 100 Maya boys — some as young as 3 — were sacrificed and buried in a pit in Chichen Itza, DNA study reveals
Researchers analyzed the DNA of 64 individuals and discovered they were all male, including two sets of twins.
Hundreds of centuries-old coins unearthed in Germany likely belonged to wealthy 17th-century mayor
Construction workers have unearthed a collection of 285 silver coins hidden in a trench.
Viking Age 'treasure' discovered by metal detectorist on Isle of Man
The silver ingot would have been used during the Viking Age in exchange for goods and services.
Shigir Idol: World's oldest wood sculpture has mysterious carved faces and once stood 17 feet tall
Crafted out of the trunk of a larch tree, this towering figure features several human faces.
'The blade of the sword was still sharp': Lost metal detectorist discovers Bronze Age sword and ax in UK
A metal detectorist found the sword, ax head and bangle after he became separated from his peers during a treasure hunt in England.
4,000-year-old rock art of boats and cattle unearthed in Sudan paint a picture of a green Sahara
Thousands of years ago, a large swath of the Sahara may have been a green grassland ideal for raising cattle.
2,000-year-old rock art, including nearly 140-foot-long snake, may mark ancient territories in Colombia, Venezuela
Archaeologists used cameras and drones to fully map 14 massive rock art sites scattered across Venezuela and Colombia.
28 'carefully placed' horses in ancient burial in France may have been part of a sacrificial ritual
Based on the positioning of the horses, researchers determined that the animals may have been buried as part of a sacrifice.
World's 1st carved horse: The 35,000-year-old ivory figurine from Vogelherd cave
Carved out of ivory, the figurine was created during the Upper Paleolithic.
Ramesses II's sarcophagus finally identified thanks to overlooked hieroglyphics
Archaeologists determined that a fragment of a sarcophagus hidden beneath a Coptic building's floor once belonged to Ramesses II.
Metal detectorists unearth 300-year-old coin stash hidden by legendary Polish con man
Metal detectorists have unearthed a cache of gold and silver coins hidden in a mountain range in Poland that once belonged to a legendary con artist.
Ancient Mycenaean armor is so good, it protected users in an 11-hour battle simulation inspired by the Trojan War
Researchers recruited volunteers from the Hellenic Armed Forces to test the strength of replicas of 3,500-year-old body armor.
No two are alike: The colossal stone heads of Olmec in Mexico
The massive statues likely depict rulers from the ancient Olmec civilization.
