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New image of Jesus Christ constructed by a British artist Richard Neave

Forensic Artist Creates a New Image of Jesus Christ

Dec 15, 2015 11:26 AM EST

A forensic expert, using state-of-the-art techniques, has drawn a new image of Jesus Christ. The end result is totally different from the tall, long-haired Caucasian man with light blonde hair that we usually see on images of prayer books, bibles and stained glasses.

'Urban Scaling' was Also Present in Ancient Cities, Study Says

Marco Foronda |

Feb 21, 2015 06:27 AM EST

The mighty Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was similar to New York today, or any major city for that matter.

Scientists 'Decode' 9,500-Year-Old Monument

David Perry |

Oct 24, 2014 08:02 AM EDT

The mysterious Shigir Idol is the world oldest wooden statue.

Ancient Cult Complex Uncovered in Israel

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 15, 2014 06:11 AM EDT

Although archaeologists aren't sure who was revered at the complex, Baal, the Canaanite storm god, is a strong possibility.

Massive "Nazca of Kazakhstan" Earthworks Discovered in Central Asia

David Perry |

Sep 24, 2014 02:25 AM EDT

The patterns range from simple squares, rings, and crosses to more complicated swastikas and triskeles.

Viking Ring Fortress Discovered in Denmark

Ana Verayo |

Sep 12, 2014 12:04 AM EDT

A massive ring shaped Viking fortress was discovered by archaeologists on the island of Zealand in Denmark.

"Hottie" Homo Erectus Goes On Display in China

David Perry |

Aug 18, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Museum curators in China are heralding the reconstructed features of a female homo erectus as some of the most alluring ever found in ancient humans.

Egyptian archaeological restoration of a mummy

Study Reveals Egyptian Mummification Started Earlier Than Expected

Marc Maligalig |

Aug 14, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

Preserved bodies were the origins of the mummification methods used in the Pharaonic period.

Tomb of 100,000 Coins: A 2,100-Year-Old Find Stuns China and the World

David Perry |

Aug 06, 2014 02:17 PM EDT

Archaeologists in Jiangsu Province in eastern China announced the discovery of a lavish Han-era mausoleum complex belonging to King Liu Fei of the ancient Jiangdu Kingdom. Surrounded by gold and jade, the king was laid to rest in 128 BC.

Egyptians Discover Tomb of World's First Diplomat

Robert Sarkanen |

May 09, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

Egypt's Antiquities Minister, Mohamed Ibrahim, announced Thursday the discovery of a new tomb that is believed to be that of the world's first diplomat.

Hong Kong MTR station to be turned into an archaeological museum?

Robert Sarkanen |

May 06, 2014 01:56 PM EDT

Following a heated debate in Hong Kong over the newly discovered Song dynasty relics which are nearly 1000 years old, an archaeology group suggests a new museum - inside a metro station.