Archaeologists find ancient treasures near grave of WWII soldier

Archaeologists thought they had found one grave, but excavation efforts turned up a treasure trove of ancient tools and coins.

U.K. treasure hunters make millions off silver coins dated to 11th century

2,584 silver pennies dating from the Norman Conquest is Britain’s most valuable treasure find ever at over $5 million.

Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered an ancient tiny home filled with elaborate artwork that has remained largely intact for thousands of years.

Archaeologists unearth an ancient Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb in Luxor

Egyptian authorities say archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of Luxor

World - ABC News - November 2

Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn

Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt

World - ABC News - October 15

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Sudan’s lone caretaker protecting ancient treasures from looting

Civil war creeps closer to an archaeological site with more pyramids than the whole of Egypt

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

70 years on, families of missing British soldiers finally lay flowers on their graves

The four men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.

A French village honors a U.S. soldier killed in WWII

Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Private William Walters, died in World War II just a few months before she was born – killed in action in France, according to a brief telegram. Eisenhauer believed she ...

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Maroney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

World - CBS News - October 25

Israeli Military Warns of More Strikes Near Beirut After 6 Soldiers Are Killed

The deaths on Wednesday made it one of the most lethal days for the Israeli military since it invaded Lebanon last month to battle Hezbollah fighters.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds

With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.

Anger at 'disrespectful' warning labels on graves

The city council said it was a way to reach families where it was uncertain who had responsibility for the memorial.

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

Science - The New York Times - November 1

Grave cleaning videos spark fascination and outrage online

On social media platforms, users have created online communities around the practice of cleaning gravesites. Audiences have become fascinated by the trend.

Plans to restore grave of footballer who defied Hitler

World - Yahoo News - November 4

MLB has 'grave concerns' for Diamond reorg plan

MLB and the Braves have filed an objection to Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan Friday, citing a lack of information to corroborate the viability of the company's projections.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees

A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Reimagining Burford Priory’s ancient gardens

Sheherazade Goldsmith is slowly breathing new life into a Cotswold gem

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way

By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.

World - The New York Times - October 21

The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition

A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII

The small town of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh is the final resting place for 82 young airmen.

Tory treasurer’s water company in discussions to take stake in Thames Water

Castle Water’s plans for the troubled utility include an eventual IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Rudy Giuliani's prized possessions and treasure hunters cash in: The weekly news quiz

A week of treasures lost and found. Rudy Giuliani was ordered to hand over a number of prized possessions and amateur treasure hunters in the U.K. made millions from their discovery.

Former Tory treasurer Malik Karim dispels corporate fears over Labour

Fenchurch Advisory boss points to uptick in M&A and industry shifts for boost in profits

World - Financial Times - October 27

Clark Art Institute Receives ‘Princely’ Collection of European Treasures

The Berkshires museum is getting a transformative gift: 331 artworks from the Renaissance on, worth several hundred million dollars, and money to build a new wing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

The N.B.A.’s Oldest Stars Won’t Stop Fighting. Treasure This Era.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have packed two lifetimes in their careers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Get The Lighthouse Treasure Chests

The Lighthouse acts as your main hub in Dragon Age: The Veilguard . As your base of operations, this is where you and your companions reside in between adventures. Likewise, the location also ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

How To Complete Treasure Of Sharksmouth Mountain In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Adventuring in Dragon Age: The Veilguard naturally leads to many discoveries. More often than not, you'll even find chests just waiting to be looted. There's one, however, that's found in ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 2

Poland's president criticizes the planned suspension of the right to asylum as a 'fatal mistake'

Poland’s president has condemned the government’s contentious plan to suspend the right to asylum for irregular migrants, calling it a “fatal mistake.”

World - ABC News - October 16

Mafia fugitive caught in Colombia seen at infamous drug lord's grave

Luigi Belvedere has been sentenced to almost 19 years in jail for international drug trafficking but has been on the run since December 2020.

Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’

Foreign ministers of seven major nations oppose draft legislation that could hobble UN aid agency UNRWA

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day

More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico's Clandestine Graves

Thousands of hidden graves contain the bodies of the disappeared all across Mexico. Using drones, hyperspectral imaging, and other technologies, scientists and members of the public are uncovering ...

Tech - Wired - November 1

Ornaments stolen from grave of baby who died in crash

Tasha Morris lost her son Oscar during surgery after a serious car crash in August.

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

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