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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Rare instance of Anglo-Saxon joint siblings' burial proved by DNA test

Two siblings were discovered buried together in an Anglo-Saxon grave, highlighting a rare familial bond in ancient burial practices.
#archaeology
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 year ago
History

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
fromNew York Post
1 year ago
London

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 year ago

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
London
fromNew York Post
1 year ago

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 days ago

Depot of medieval cannonballs found in Belgium

A cache of nearly 500 medieval cannonballs was discovered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, indicating a rare artillery depot from the Middle Ages.
History
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin

A 13-year-old discovered a rare ancient Greek coin from Troy in Berlin, revealing potential links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.
#shakespeare
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Shakespeare's hidden home has been found in London

Shakespeare's only London home has been precisely located on a street near the Globe, revealing more about his later life in the city.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Shakespeare's hidden home has been found in London

Shakespeare's only London home has been precisely located on a street near the Globe, revealing more about his later life in the city.
#william-shakespeare
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Mystery solved: Shakespeare's Blackfriars house located at last

The location of Shakespeare's only known London home has been identified through a newly discovered floor plan.
London
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Shakespeare's 'missing' London house is FOUND after 400 years

The exact location of Shakespeare's only London property has been identified as 5 St Andrew's Hill, changing perceptions of his later life.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Mystery solved: Shakespeare's Blackfriars house located at last

The location of Shakespeare's only known London home has been identified through a newly discovered floor plan.
London
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Shakespeare's 'missing' London house is FOUND after 400 years

The exact location of Shakespeare's only London property has been identified as 5 St Andrew's Hill, changing perceptions of his later life.
History
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists baffled by mysterious coin linking Vikings to Jesus

A gold coin pendant suggests Vikings may have embraced Christianity earlier than previously believed, linking them to the teachings of Jesus.
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

250-Year-Old Kiln Discovered on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Estate

In 2025 alone, archaeologists there unearthed unusual creamware, and evidence that Monticello had prototypical bathrooms. Now, experts have uncovered yet another striking find-a 250-year-old kiln where enslaved people and indentured laborers fired the bricks used to build Monticello.
Arts
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Large Roman Villa Uncovered in the U.K. During Wind Farm Survey

Archaeologists discovered a significant Roman villa in Norfolk, revealing insights into affluent rural life in Roman Britain.
fromPopular Mechanics
3 weeks ago

This Ship Vanished in a Shroud of Fog. 137 Years Later, It Returned From the Deep-Remarkably Intact.

"News accounts of the accident, as well as the study of water currents, led us to the Milwaukee after only two days searching," Neel Zoss of the association said in a statement at the time.
Roam Research
History
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Artefact found in 'cradle of Christianity' rewrites history of baptism

A rare marble artefact discovered in Hippos may change the understanding of early Christian baptism practices involving three anointing oils.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Denmark: Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered

Morten Johansen, the museum's head of maritime archaeology, stated that the Battle of Copenhagen and the Dannebroge are 'a big part of the Danish national feeling.' He emphasized the importance of understanding the experiences of those on board during the battle.
History
#dartagnan
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Is d'Artagnan lying beneath a church in Maastricht? DNA will determine if remains found are those of the famous musketeer

A skeleton found in Maastricht may belong to Count d'Artagnan, with DNA analysis underway to confirm its identity.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Is d'Artagnan lying beneath a church in Maastricht? DNA will determine if remains found are those of the famous musketeer

A skeleton found in Maastricht may belong to Count d'Artagnan, with DNA analysis underway to confirm its identity.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

1930s mural by famous S.F. artist uncovered in Pacific Heights home

A hidden mural by artist Antonio Sotomayor was discovered in a Pacific Heights home after 11 years of speculation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case

A dog in Devon unearthed a bottle linked to a Victorian murder case involving Mary Ann Ashford, who was convicted of poisoning her husband.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

Cuneiform: From trade lists to epic tales of gods

Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia circa 3600/3500 BCE. It is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians and the greatest among those of the Sumerian city of Uruk, which further developed and advanced cuneiform circa 3200 BCE and allowed for the creation of literature.
History
History
fromianVisits
8 months ago

Henry VIII's Lost Dagger? Tudor mystery edges closer to truth at Strawberry Hill exhibition

A lost Ottoman dagger, thought to have belonged to King Henry VIII, is being traced and will be part of an upcoming exhibition.
History
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Could a newly identified wreck lead to lost pirate treasure? DW 07/20/2025

The wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo may lead to the discovery of a long-lost pirate's treasure.
Social justice
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Incredible 'Holy Grail' note feared lost for 180 YEARS is found

A historical anti-slavery document signed by 116 ministers was discovered in a church archive after being thought lost for over a century.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
10 months ago

Rare gold coin of Byzantine emperor Justin II found in Bulgaria

An ancient gold coin from the reign of Emperor Justin II, discovered in Bulgaria, highlights unique historical significance and artistic details from the Byzantine period.
History
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

Otto the Great's Tomb Opened for Investigation and Conservation Work - Medievalists.net

The tomb of Otto the Great has been opened for examination after centuries, revealing historical artifacts and concerns about its preservation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Scientists uncover SECOND 'hidden city' beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids

The discovery of a second underground city near the Giza pyramids suggests a massive subterranean complex may exist underneath.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
10 months ago

Fragment of Viking plaited gold arm ring found on Isle of Man

A Manx metal detectorist discovered a Viking gold arm ring fragment, celebrating 50 years of detecting with a remarkable find.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Angler fishing in Lake Michigan uncovers remains of century-old sunken tugboat

These kinds of discoveries are always so exciting because it allows a piece of lost history to resurface. It provides insights into our maritime past and cultural heritage.
History
#magna-carta
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
Higher education

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
History

Magna Carta copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be genuine

A rare original Magna Carta, misidentified for 80 years, was uncovered and confirmed as significant historical document dating back to 1300.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
History

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

A previously unrecognized original Magna Carta has been identified at Harvard Law School, purchased for $27.50 in 1946.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

Harvard University owns an original Magna Carta manuscript mistakenly believed to be a copy, valued at nearly a million times its purchase price.
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

Magna Carta copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be genuine

A rare original Magna Carta, misidentified for 80 years, was uncovered and confirmed as significant historical document dating back to 1300.
History
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago

Argentina's top court finds Nazi files of global significance' in basement

Nazi propaganda materials from 1941 discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court highlight historical connections and unresolved issues regarding the Holocaust.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Secret passage under Capitol floorboard leads to hidden tunnel, video shows

A US representative revealed a historical secret tunnel beneath the Capitol linked to the War of 1812.
Paris food
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
11 months ago

Unexpected Discovery Links Modern Versailles Vineyard to 18th-Century Winemaking Tradition

A historic vineyard in Versailles has been restored, reviving centuries of viticulture in the Île-de-France region.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Archaeologists find wreck of large medieval boat in Barcelona

Archaeologists in Barcelona discovered a medieval boat wreck, Ciutadella I, during excavations for a biomedicine center, highlighting the city's historical richness.
fromNew York Post
1 year ago

Newly discovered documents about legendary King Arthur hidden in unlikeliest of places for 800 years

The manuscript had survived the centuries after being recycled and repurposed in the 1500s as the cover for a property record from Huntingfield Manor.
Arts
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