Stonehenge’s Altar Stone traces back to Scotland, sparking new theories about prehistoric trade. Explore other mysterious sites, from Europe to Ohio.

Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the real treasure is still hidden.

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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb deep dives into some of the greatest death mysteries of the ancient world, as she turns forensic detective and re-examines the final moments of four of ancient history's ...

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken ...

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh ...

The cult behind these rocks likely revolved around water, supported by the stones’ fish-themed designs and placements near ...

Egyptian authorities are urgently investigating the disappearance of a 3,000-year-old bracelet, believed to have belonged to ...

For centuries, historians have debated what caused the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic. Now, for the ...

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