The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most highly anticipated celestial events every year, just took place — and at Stonehenge, one photographer managed to capture it in an image that he calls a “window to the universe.” The image, a composite of dozens taken over three hours the night of Aug. 9, shows the … Read more
Archeologists discover tombs of rich ancient Egyptians dating back 2,500 years Archeologists discover tombs of rich ancient Egyptians dating back 2,500 years 00:32 A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with … Read more
Excavators in Pompeii recently unearthed the remains of two more victims of the ancient volcanic eruption that encased the lost Roman city in ash and debris. Archaeologists said their skeletons were discovered inside what was likely the bedroom of their home, where they’d become trapped as the rest of the structure filled with debris. The … Read more
Researchers from the University of Michigan’s Notion Archaeological Project have struck gold. The team of archeologists discovered a “hoard of gold coins” from the Persian Empire in western Turkey. The researchers announced the “very rare” find in a news release on Friday. The design of the coins – which features the figure of a kneeling archer – is … Read more