Archaeology September 19 Hobbyists searching for rockets accidentally unearth 'incredible' ancient treasures buried deep underground Polish metal detecting group Denar Kalisz discovered medieval coin-filled pots and a 222-gram Roman gold necklace during their summer treasure hunting expedition.
Travel September 18 Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services Protests over bus company contract disputes in Peru left some 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, prompting U.S. Embassy warnings and evacuation efforts.
Ancient Rome September 18 Divers uncover 'extraordinary' military treasure tied to legendary Roman battle An ancient Roman bronze helmet from 241 B.C. was discovered in extraordinary condition near Italy's Aegates Islands, where the First Punic War battle took place.
Archaeology September 16 Treasures in Italy, including 2,300-year-old tomb, unearthed during sewer installation Sewer workers in Italy discovered a 2,300-year-old Messapian tomb from the 4th century B.C. in Manduria, containing ceramic artifacts and showing signs of ancient looting.
Archaeology September 15 Ancient estate tied to group in the Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel Archaeologists in Israel recently uncovered an "impressive" 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate in Kafr Qasim, featuring a magnificent mosaic floor and olive press.
Travel September 14 Archaeologists make 'significant' discovery near biblical pool where Jesus healed a blind man Archaeologists discovered a nearly 2,800-year-old dam near Jerusalem's Pool of Siloam, the biblical site where Jesus healed a blind man as noted in the Gospel of John.
Archaeology September 12 Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.
History September 11 Archaeologists stunned by rare medieval shoes and bags hiding under capital city Norwegian researchers unearthed thousands of well-preserved leather objects from the 13th-15th centuries in Oslo's Bjørvika district, revealing insight into medieval fashion.
Archaeology September 10 2,000-year-old Roman hall plus Christian symbols unearthed in biblical city from Book of Revelation Recent excavations in the Turkish ruins of Laodicea reveal unique pentagonal Roman council hall with Christian etchings. The hall dates back some 2,000 years.
Europe Travel September 9 Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire-scorched dwelling Ancient Roman coins and ornaments were recently unearthed from a wealthy family's home in Histria. The treasure is now housed at Romania's National History Museum collections.
Travel September 8 Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.