Cool Finds
'Found' Dataset Reveals Lost Maya City Full of Pyramids and Plazas, Hiding in Plain Sight Beneath a Mexican Forest
By analyzing an old lidar survey, researchers found evidence of more than 6,500 ancient structures in a previously unexplored area of Campeche
Archaeologists Unearth 'Astonishing' Wooden Spade, Preserved in an English Trench for 3,500 Years
While most wooden artifacts disintegrate after thousands of years, the newly unearthed oak tool has remained in remarkable condition
Archaeologists Discover Breathtaking Wall Paintings Frozen in Time Inside a Modest Home in Ancient Pompeii
Despite its unusually small size, the newly unearthed House of Phaedra is covered in elaborate frescos depicting mythological scenes
These Tiny Doodles May Be William Blake's Earliest Engravings, Overlooked for Nearly 250 Years
Using high-res scans, a researcher uncovered scribbled etchings likely made by the British poet and artist while working as a teenage apprentice engraver in the 1770s
Archaeologists Map Two Forgotten Medieval Cities That Flourished Along the Silk Road in the Mountains of Central Asia
The new research could change history's understanding of the sprawling trade network that connected Europe and the Middle East to East Asia
An Astonishing Trove of Coins Dating to the Norman Conquest Just Became the Most Valuable Treasure Ever Found in Britain
The so-called Chew Valley Hoard, which just sold for a record $5.6 million, includes 2,584 coins featuring the likenesses of Harold II, William the Conqueror and Edward the Confessor
A Massive, Mysterious 'Ghost' Fish, Feared Extinct for Nearly 20 Years, Has Been Rediscovered in Cambodia
The giant salmon carp was formally identified in 1991, and since then, fewer than 30 individuals had been documented
Amateur Historian Discovers Lost Story by 'Dracula' Author Bram Stoker Hiding in Plain Sight at a Dublin Library
History forgot about "Gibbet Hill" for more than a century—until a fan of the Gothic horror writer stumbled upon the haunting tale at the National Library of Ireland
Amateur Mathematician Discovers the Largest Known Prime Number, With More Than 41 Million Digits
Called M136279841, the value belongs to a rare class of prime numbers called Mersenne primes and was found using a supercomputer system spread across 17 countries
This Newly Discovered, Octagonal Building in Armenia Is One of the World's Oldest Christian Churches
The structure—also the earliest of its kind in the Asian country—dates to around 350 C.E.
Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Jade Dragon Artifact at a 5,000-Year-Old Tomb in China
Hundreds of artifacts have been unearthed at a burial mound in the city of Chifeng, but researchers are particularly intrigued by the six-inch-long object
See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
Experts added a carbon fiber pole to help anchor the "Apollo Belvedere," which had developed cracks along the legs and knees. Now, the looming Roman sculpture is finally back on display
Mysterious Craters Discovered on the Bottom of Lake Michigan Could Hold Lessons About Early Life on Earth
Scientists aren't sure how the circular indentations some 450 feet below the surface formed, but they hope to investigate further
Famous Explorer's Remains Discovered on Mount Everest Offer Clues in a Century-Long Mystery
In 1924, Andrew "Sandy" Irvine joined George Mallory’s expedition to the world’s highest peak. Now, Irvine’s recently found foot and boot hint at what might have happened on that ill-fated undertaking
Archaeologists in Petra Discover Secret Tomb Hiding Beneath a Mysterious Structure Featured in 'Indiana Jones'
The recent excavation beneath the Treasury has revealed 12 complete human skeletons and a trove of grave goods dating back 2,000 years
A Treasure Hunt for an Ornate Golden Owl Buried in France Has Ended After 31 Years
The quest drew thousands of curious participants hoping to solve a series of elaborate riddles—and win a bejeweled statue worth an estimated $165,000
A Secret Sculpture Built for John F. Kennedy's Grave Vanished in the 1970s. Half a Century Later, the Mystery Has Been Solved
The bronze wreath immortalized the moment when the members of the Honor Guard removed their hats and placed them on the president's grave during his burial
Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Coffins Belonging to the Only Daughter of an Ancient Egyptian Governor
The 4,000-year-old burial chamber featured hieroglyphs referring to the woman, known as Idi, as the "lady of the house"
An Art Dealer Bought This Painting at a Barn Sale for $50. It Turned Out to Be an Emily Carr Worth Nearly $150,000
The Canadian Post-Impressionist artist was famous for her evocative landscapes and paintings incorporating motifs from First Nations groups
A Junk Dealer Discovered a 'Horrible' Painting in a Cellar 60 Years Ago. It Might Be a $6.6 Million Picasso
For years, the owner's son had wondered about the artwork, which features the Spanish painter's signature. Now, some experts think it's the real deal
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