Archeology
Close-up of the rare and clearest mosaic depicting the Trojan War
Scientists have discovered the clearest mosaic ever depicting the Trojan War in Greek mythology.
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Archeology
Giant 'monster dragon' revealed, 90 million year old relative of snake
A completely new species of sea monster has just been found in Mexico, with a body up to 5.2 m long, a long snout like a crocodile and is an extremely fearsome predator.
Discover science
After 389 days in the Arctic, costing more than $160 million, hundreds of scientists brought back bad news: What was it?
After 389 days in the Arctic on a project that cost more than $160 million, scientists unexpectedly brought back bad news.
Archeology
The Mystery of the 600-Year-Old Mask of the Aztec Fire God
The Xiuhtecuhtli mask is one of the turquoise artifacts that Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés took from the Aztec Empire.
Animal world
One crab can poison more than 40,000 mice, so why are crabs poisonous? Where does the poison come from?
Crabs are often a delicacy on people's dinner tables. Their meat is soft, sweet, and has a mild flavor. However, not all crabs are safe to eat, especially some types of…
Archeology
'Most interesting of the century' Roman mosaic found in the UK
Researchers have recently unearthed a remarkable mosaic from the Roman era in Great Britain.
Archeology
1,500-year-old stone mosaic buried in ash
A painting in the background of an old church that burned could describe the story of Jesus distributing food.
Archeology
Unearthed 1,600-year-old Roman mosaic paintings
Amateur archaeologists uncover a unique stone mosaic of Greek mythology in a field in the village of Boxford, Berkshire, England.
Conquer Mars
Photo of the overwhelming selfie of Curiosity probe right on Mars
The images used to create this mosaic picture were taken by Curiosity on August 9, 2018, at Vera Rubin Ridge - where the probe has been operating for months.
Archeology
Discovered mosaic paintings of 1,700 years old in Israel
On July 29, the Israeli Antiquities Administration (IAA) said the results of the dating inspection show that the picture appeared since Roman times, about 1,700 years ag…
Archeology
The rare ancient Roman mosaic of the 4th century was discovered in England
Specifically, this Roman mosaic can be designed to be built in 380, in a carpet that depicts Greek heroes Bellerophon riding Pegasus with wings.
Archeology
The silver mosaic sword remains intact after 800 years
The 13th-century sword with many silver mosaic carvings emerged between the bucket of excavator in the English golf course.
Archeology
Roman city 2,000 years under construction site
Historians find traces of an ancient Roman city dating back 2,000 years under a construction site in southern France.
Archeology
2,000-year-old remains inlaid with jewels and gold of two saints in Germany
The remains of two saints inlaid with jewels and dressed in sparkling gold costumes in the German church attracted the attention of many visitors.
Archeology
Discover priceless mosaic paintings from the 4th century
Archaeologist Fryni Hadjichristofi has discovered an almost invaluable sculpture near the capital Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus.