A German warship that was sunk during World War II has been identified off the coast of Norway.The cruiser Karlsruhe was sunk on April 9, 1940, during the invasion of Norway.The mysterious wreck was … [Read more...] about WWII German Navy wreck with Nazi symbol discovered
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19th-century Maya slave ship wreck discovered off Mexico
1,500-year-old mask of Maya ruler foundResearchers have uncovered a 1,500-year-old stucco mask of Maya ruler K'inich Janaab 'Pakal. What differentiates this mask from others is it’s seemingly made in … [Read more...] about 19th-century Maya slave ship wreck discovered off Mexico
Perfectly preserved prehistoric cave bear discovered on Russian Arctic island
The perfectly preserved remains of a prehistoric cave bear have been discovered by reindeer herders on a remote island in the Russian Arctic.The Ice Age cave bear was found in melting permafrost on … [Read more...] about Perfectly preserved prehistoric cave bear discovered on Russian Arctic island
17th-century merchant ship discovered in the Baltic
Divers in the Baltic have discovered the well-preserved wreck of a 17th-century Dutch merchant ship.The Finnish Badewanne diving team was searching for first and second world war wrecks at the mouth … [Read more...] about 17th-century merchant ship discovered in the Baltic
13 coffins, closed for 2,500-years, discovered in Egypt
Some 13 2,500-year-old human coffins have been discovered during an excavation in Egypt.The finds were made at the ancient site of Saqqara.In a Facebook post, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and … [Read more...] about 13 coffins, closed for 2,500-years, discovered in Egypt
Mysterious remains of ‘magnificent’ Biblical-era palace discovered in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered parts of elaborate columns from an ancient royal structure in Jerusalem.The capitals, which form the topmost part of the columns, were discovered with other … [Read more...] about Mysterious remains of ‘magnificent’ Biblical-era palace discovered in Israel
Workers make ‘astonishing’ discovery: Heart of 19th-century mayor found in fountain
Workers made a stunning discovery when they were renovating a fountain in the Belgian city of Verviers.The heart of the city’s 19th-century mayor was found in a metal box entombed within the … [Read more...] about Workers make ‘astonishing’ discovery: Heart of 19th-century mayor found in fountain
Biblical-era fortress discovered in Israel
A 3,200-year-old fortress has been discovered in southern Israel.The fortress was likely built by the ancient Canaanite civilization to protect against Philistine invaders, according to the Israel … [Read more...] about Biblical-era fortress discovered in Israel
Historic graveyard containing more than 1,500 bodies discovered in Japan
Archaeologists in Japan have uncovered a historic graveyard that contains more than 1,500 bodies.The graveyard in the city of Osaka dates back to the Edo period, according to officials. The Edo period … [Read more...] about Historic graveyard containing more than 1,500 bodies discovered in Japan
Rare Amelia Earhart footage surfaces in Texas
Rare home movie footage of Amelia Earhart landing at Dallas Love Field has surfaced in Texas.“Shot by William B. Kendall Jr., this home movie captures Amelia Earhart landing at Dallas Love Field on … [Read more...] about Rare Amelia Earhart footage surfaces in Texas
