Latest about astonishing artifacts
Hohle Fels water bird: The oldest depiction of a bird in the world
This tiny bird sculpture was created 40,000 years ago by early humans in Europe who carved the key animals in their lives.
Tumaco-Tolita gold figurine: A 2,000-year-old statue with a 'fancy nose ornament' from a vanished South American culture
The Tumaco-Tolita people, who lived in an area rich in natural gold, crafted intricate and delicate metal objects until the group disappeared 1,500 years ago.
Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egypt that has a red tongue and 'barks'
This small, carved dog epitomizes ancient Egyptians' love of pets.
Onfim's doodle: A 13th-century kid's self-portrait on horseback, slaying an enemy
More than 800 years ago, a Russian boy named Onfim sketched himself on his schoolwork.
Yup'ik masks: Carvings depicting distorted spirits' faces dreamed up by shamans in Alaska
These masks, known for their distortion and asymmetry, are one of the oldest kinds of art in southwest Alaska.
Croesus stater: The 2,500-year-old coin that introduced the gold standard
These 2,500-year-old coins are the origin of our monetary system.
Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried in a tomb from the Middle Kingdom
A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.
Thule snow goggles: 1,000-year-old Arctic eyewear carved from walrus tusks
These carved snow goggles were a necessary accessory for Arctic existence centuries ago.
