March 2 Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.
February 26 Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride' An ancient Roman city featuring a forum and a monumental theater has been discovered near Italy's Appian Way. Researchers used advanced drone technology to uncover historical evidence.
February 25 Winter storms reveal possible 17th-century shipwreck tied to armed Caribbean voyages Recent winter storms along England's southwestern coast have uncovered the preserved remains of a 17th-century ship at Studland Beach in Dorset, according to archaeologists.
February 21 Outraged cruise passengers blast company's 'idiotic' new dress code crackdown Cruise passengers are revolting against Norwegian Cruise Line's new restaurant dress code policy, calling it tone-deaf to the line's famous freestyle cruising culture.
February 21 Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing brutal ancient violence Cambridge students unearthed a likely 1,200-year-old "execution pit" containing the remains of 10 men, including stacked skulls and partial skeletons. Experts are studying the find.
February 20 Workers stumble upon historic burial site and 'incredibly rare' find during sewer project Workers installing a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands uncovered a 6th-century burial site along with Iron Age roundhouses that may date back as far as 3,000 years.
February 19 Vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown The city of Split, Croatia, proposes an alcohol ban from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to manage tourism and keep public order. Bars and clubs would be exempt from the nightlife restrictions.
February 19 Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.
February 19 Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"
February 17 'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.