Archaeology and anthropology

Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on Feb 20, 2026.

17th-century wreck reappears in Stockholm after sea levels drop

The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb 17, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Feb 11, in a photo released by Israel. Mr Netanyahu’s visit was lower-key than usual.

AI cracks Roman-era board game

Scientists used artificial intelligence to figure out that this stone found in the Netherlands is an ancient board game.

10,000-year-old porcupine fossil at Ipoh geological heritage site goes missing

The marks made by a battery operated grinder, which is believed to have been used to remove the fossil.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 22, 2026

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (left) speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 12.

World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia

Prehistoric cave paintings on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia.

India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad

The Piprahwa gems are a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 24, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) and late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (second from left), in photos released by Democrats sitting on the House Oversight Committee in Washington.

Egypt’s grand museum begins live restoration of ancient boat

The restoration will take place in full view of visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum over the coming four years.

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