February 5 Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.
February 4 White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus amid reports of new statue celebrating explorer White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus as reports emerge that President Donald Trump plans to install a statue of the Italian explorer on White House grounds.
February 3 150-year-old alcohol bottle found in old mining town is finally opened — and people took a drink Archaeologists discovered an intact 150-year-old alcohol bottle in a Utah mining town, marking the first find of its kind in the state's history — and experts took a sip.
February 3 Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle Archaeologists uncovered an elite Anglo-Saxon site near Yorkshire that belonged to Harold Godwinson, England's last Anglo-Saxon king killed at the Battle of Hastings.
February 2 Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it' Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground limestone well. It's believed to date to the Al Capone era.
January 31 Long-lost shipwreck resurfaces on Jersey Shore as officials warn against disturbing the ruins A 19th-century shipwreck emerged from the sands at Island Beach State Park in New Jersey, revealing the wooden remains of the Lawrence N. McKenzie. Officials urge restraint.
January 30 Chinese cowboys worked ranches in the American West for decades: Archaeologists find new clues An archaeological team uncovered surprising evidence of Chinese cowboys at an historic Oregon ranch, revealing untold stories of immigrants in the American West.
January 29 Syphilis-linked bacteria circulated in the Americas thousands of years before Columbus: study Ancient DNA from 5,500-year-old remains in Colombia reveals syphilis-related bacteria existed some 3,000 years earlier than previously known, says a new study.
January 28 Archaeologists uncover long-lost basilica tied to legendary father of architecture Archaeologists in Italy discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary Roman engineer and architect who wrote "De architectura."
January 27 Archaeologists uncover eerie Anglo-Saxon 'sand bodies' at nuclear power station site Archaeologists uncovered a rare Anglo-Saxon "princely" grave with two men and a horse at an England nuclear site, revealing ancient elite burial practices.