Digging Vampires
Have archaeologists uncovered 'vampires' among the dead?
Ancient 6,500-Year-Old Skeleton from Ur Excavations Gets a Public Audience
Remains will be on view for the public to see.
Rewriting Human Evolution
Scientists are discovering that the primeval path our ancestors took to becoming human is far more complex than we ever thought.
The Girl in the Cave
The incredible discovery of a submerged ancient Early American skeleton has implications for understanding Native American ancestry and the first peopling of the Americas.
Kurdistan’s 21st Century ‘Gold Rush’
After decades of being shut out of one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world, teams of archaeologists have poured back into Iraq's Kurdistan. But it could be...
The Hidden Art of Angkor Wat
The newly revealed paintings on the walls of Angkor Wat open a new window to the past.
Rediscovering a Giant
Buried for thousands of years, the largest Mycenaean citadel in Greece emerges under the archaeologist's eye.
A Tale of Cities Lost and Found
Rediscovering Teyuna-Ciudad Perdida and the lost world of the Tairona
The First Arabians
Pioneering scientists relate how they are uncovering increasing evidence of a significant human presence on the Arabian Peninsula as much as 100,000+ years ago.
The Sea Peoples of the Transjordan
An archaeological site in Jordan yields significant signs of an ancient Mediterranean influence.
Footprints in the Silt
The startling discovery of million-year-old human footprints on a beach in the United Kingdom has scientists jumping.
Drawing from the Past
Author and scholar Carolyn Boyd relates the discovery and meaning of the incredible rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands.
Conserving the Staffordshire Hoard
Conservators are unlocking the secrets of the incredible craftsmanship of an unprecedented Anglo-Saxon treasure.
A Taste for Wine
The evidence shows that wine was king in ancient Rome.
Digging into First Century Jerusalem’s Rich and Famous
Archaeology reveals the signs of a priestly family residence of the time of Jesus.
Living In the Shadow of Angkor
An ancient burial practice in the mountains of Cambodia is mystifying archaeologists.
On the Doorstep of Europe
The remarkable new finds at Dmanisi.
Human Evolution’s Dustiest Jewel
Swartkrans Cave reveals important clues to understanding human evolution.
Resurrecting the Pharaoh’s Solar Boat
Buried for more than 4,500 years, a well-preserved ancient Egyptian funerary bark sees the light of day, aided by archaeologists and Japanese technology.
Undiscovered Country
The miracle of laser technology reveals a hidden ancient world in Cambodia.
