Archaeology

New scanning system reveals ‘elaborate’ details of ancient settlement

New analysis suggests ancient burial site near Southend was last resting place of Anglo-Saxon royal

Bodies of 140 children found at 15th century archaeological site in Peru

Oxfordshire metal detectorist found the treasure on old farm land

Discovery of 500-year-old body in leather waders hailed as ‘extremely rare’

Archaeologists using radar detected ancient grave concealed just 50cm below top soil

Locals have dubbed Saga Vancek the new ‘Queen of Sweden’

Cargo of wrecked trading ship is ‘very well-preserved’, say archaeologists

New research challenges assumptions around British ethnic identity

'I visited and I did not like anything except the sarcophagus,' says one 1,000-year-old carving in Ancient Egypt

Discovery of the 'cursed' pharaoh's burial site is the subject of a new TV drama

Remains of luxury three-storey property are of 'unparalleled importance in recent years'

Hidden rooms 'could be the discovery of the century' and unearth final resting place of the legendary queen

Historic remains dating back to 19th century found during exhumation

Site near Stonehenge continues to throw light on ancient Britons' daily lives, including culinary habits