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Researchers reconstruct the 'lost plains' of now-submerged Doggerland

Researchers are looking to find a 'lost' continent.

Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations

Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.

This legendary massacre may have been started by a children's game

Talk about eye for an eye...

Did the Maya civilization really use chocolate as currency? New study suggests so

I say we bring back this currency.

Hundreds of children and llamas were sacrificed in ghastly 15th century ritual

This grisly discovery is unprecedented.

Ancient haute cuisine -- Mesolithic people had caviar feast

It was a fishy affair.

Archaeologists discover 4,000 year-old-game in rock shelter. It's called "58 Holes"

People love to play games.

Archaeologists uncover Roman baths in Syria

It's a remarkable find, but it's only the first step.

Chinese archaeologists discover evidence of skull surgery in ancient, sophisticated hospital

It's an important finding, from one of China's richest archaeological sites.

Climate change caused the demise of flourishing Ancient civilization

There's a lesson to be learned from today.

Ancient Gauls embalmed heads of enemies as trophies more than 2,000 years ago

New research is confirming historical texts and artifacts, suggesting a gruesome practice.

Vikings conquered Europe thanks to a technological innovation: tar

Tar may have been the straw that broke Europe's back.

Eight-year-old in Sweden pulls ancient sword from a lake

This makes her the queen, right?

Ancient, "priceless" royal jewelry uncovered in Kazakhstan

Treasure? Yep, priceless, golden, sparkly treasure.

Archaeologists discover Germany's oldest known library

An amazing finding in the heart of Cologne.

Unusual heat waves in Britain are revealing traces of ancient civilisations

Heat is bringing out ancient features.

"Made in China" label allows archaeologists to trace down ancient ship

An unfortunate centuries-old riddle was solved thanks to an unusual clue: a label.

Archaeologists find ancient horse burial on the Nile Valley

Ancient burial could tell us a lot about human-animal relationships.

Archaeologists discover stunning Greco-Roman temple in the Egyptian desert

It's not an everyday find.

Several 13,000 year-old human footprints discovered on Canadian Pacific coast

'Every step you take' meets archaeology.

Mesolithic people were able to withstand dramatic climate shocks, new study shows

These ancient populations were impressively resilient.

Prehistoric wine discovered in inaccessible caves forces a rethink of ancient Sicilian culture

Prehistoric booze.

How Roman priests walked through the "Gates to Hell" -- and came back

Modern science explains how an ancient ritual worked.

Archaeologists discover the 4,400-year-old tomb of a high ranking Egyptian priestess

It's a rare glimpse into the life of an Egyptian priestess.

The greatest Viking invasion of Britain never left -- it got buried there, new research finds

The site was first found in the 70's, but couldn't be accurately dated until now.

Researchers find surprisingly sophisticated prehistoric monuments off the coast of Greece

The settlement, named Dhaskalio, was simply stunning for its time.

DNA study shows 4,000 year-old mummies are half brothers

The Two Brothers turned out to be, in fact, brothers. But it wasn't an easy feat.

Rising seas risk washing tens of thousands archaeological sites clean off the map in the US alone

Children in the future will have a much soggier view of their roots.

Archaeologists find first ever evidence of Julius Caesar invading Britain

Caesar's incursion in Britain might have been more successful than we thought.

UK archaeologists unearth "nationally important" collection of Iron Age artifacts

Among the most intriguing findings are a group of (likely ceremonial) cauldrons that show signs of long-term use and repair.

Google Earth reveals hundreds of ancient structures in Saudi Arabia

Ironically, the archaeologist hasn't even visited Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian Archaeologists find 3,500 year old multi-tomb in Luxor

You thought we found everything, didn't you?

Pagan ritual hall from 3,200 years ago found in Israel

Canaanites were flourishingly pagan before Joshua came in.

World's first smiley face found, painted 3,700 years ago on a jug in Turkey

:O

Ancient carvings show comet struck Earth, triggering mini Ice Age

When you can correlate computer models of comets with carvings from 13 millennia ago -- that's got to feel good.

Intact, 3,800 year-old tomb uncovered in Egypt

It's the 14th family member archaeologists have found in the area.

Stanford students brew 5,000 year old Chinese beer, say it's fruity and tasty

Can't spell 'archaeology' without 'alcohol'.

The Amazon Stonehenge: Drones discover hundreds of ancient earthworks in the basin

Large, mysterious earthworks built thousands of years ago were discovered in the Amazon basin.

A novel website lets you become a space archaeologist -- just by looking at pictures

It's way better than Facebook.

Archaeologists and brewers recreate 2,500 year old funeral drink from residues found in a tomb

A drink to die for.

Archaeologists rediscover magnificent Petra gardens with startlingly advanced irrigation system

The ancient gardens featured fountains, ponds, and a huge swimming pool.

Ancient Chinese skeletons found in London could hint at unknown ancient community and trade

Archaeologists are still divided on what the finding actually means.

Ancient, 2000-year-old skeleton found in legendary Antikythera shipwreck

The ancient bones could offer valuable DNA information from an ancient shipwreck victim.

Intact, spectacular and unique Neolithic figurine unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists have unearthed an intact female figure carved from marble, dating from up to 10,000 years ago.

Forensic experts reconstruct the face of a 2,300 year old Egyptian mummy

This is the closest we've come to seeing an ancient Egyptian woman.

Ancient Alaskans feasted on salmon 12,000 years ago

Modern archaeology is a lot like crime scene investigation.

An Israeli power plant worker might have found a hand grenade that the Crusaders used

It probably didn't go boom, but it's still an impressive find.

340-Year-Old Cheese Recovered From Shipwreck: ‘We think it’s cheese’

It's perhaps the stinkiest cheese in the world right now, after molding at the bottom of a shipwreck for centuries.

Facial reconstruction shows how British people looked like 3,700 years ago

Short, round skulls were the norm then.

Laser technology reveals huge medieval cities hidden in Cambodian jungle

Who needs Indiana Jones?