Nearly 180 years after the failed voyage, archaeologists are finally making progress in putting names to the bodies.
These "crannogs" had remained elusive and difficult to access, but a breakthrough is allowing researchers to discover and explore them at greater length.
The findings challenge the long-held assumption that prehistoric people didn’t spend much time in high-altitude mountain regions.
The findings highlight the nuanced ways in which early humans kept themselves well-fed.
The sophisticated dental ligature dates to the late Middle Ages and is made of 20-carat gold.
The discovery uncovers new insights into how English spread and evolved over time, the researchers say.
Archaeologists had previously uncovered Greek papyri in mummies, but this discovery marks the first time a literary text has been found incorporated into the mummification process.
The surprisingly sophisticated shipbuilding and repair techniques supported ancient navies across the Adriatic Sea.
At first, researchers believed they'd found an old government structure. They were very wrong.
In ancient times, power plays were on a whole other level.