History is just a few inches underfoot, as layers and layers of the past lie in wait for archaeologists to unearth them. The act of digging up antiquity has not only helped scholars piece together details about history, but also turned up disturbing finds that are as fascinating as they are unsettling. Nonetheless, these archaeological discoveries are important... #archaeology #historyunearthed #disturbingdiscoveries #pastrevealed #icemummies #losttemples #respecttheremains…

Some things were probably buried for a reason...

New technology is accelerating archaeological discoveries at a rapid pace. Here are some of the greatest finds in recent history.

The life-size statue was likely buried along the Appian Way in the early 20th century

ATHENS, GREECE—The Greek Culture Ministry announced that five additional vessels have been discovered in the […]

“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” The past can be both shocking and familiar. It’s common to say that human nature never changes – but…

The structure (located on the territory of present-day Turkey) was erected around 10,000 years Few archaeological discoveries intrigue researchers as much as this one, which may be humanity"s first temple

The lost city of Atlantis is probably the most mysterious archaeological discovery ever. Plato in 360 BC is one that made the first assumption about Atlantis City that sank in the ocean. Investigations believed that a strong tsunami struck the city in the 10th millennium BC, who fell Atlantis City into the ocean.

Unearth the unimaginable as you journey through our 9-image slideshow of archaeologists discovering alien fossils. It's not just a sci-fi fantasy; it's a tantalizing glimpse into what could be!

A member of the team, a water boy, accidentally stumbled upon a stone that turned out to be the first step of an ancient staircase.