Viking Park in Gurnee was developed beginning in 1973 but reminders of activities on the property off Old Grand Avenue long ...

In Autun, France, archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old fabric woven with gold threads in an ancient burial site. The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along ...

A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.

Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...

Discovered in a field in Scotland in 2014, the Viking Age "community property" is now the focus of a new exhibition in ...

A newly deciphered inscription suggests the immense "Galloway Hoard" found in Scotland over a decade ago was held in common.

New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past. Here are some of the latest ...

Published Jan. 30 | Read More | In Denmark, archaeologists have stumbled upon rare pre-Viking helmet pieces that were likely fit for a king. These artifacts provide a fascinating glimpse into the ...

Throughout history, cultures have left behind a trail of breadcrumbs for archaeologists to follow. New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past.