In Lahnau, Germany, an archeologist uncovered a roman bronze sculpture. They knew that the discovery was both rare and precious. The property owner received payments for the head of the bronze horse found at the bottom of his well and everyone seemed …

A new breakthrough could enable us to tell what colour dinosaurs were based on their fossils. Researchers have pinpointed the oldest known example of beta-keratin – a common red-orange pigment – in a 130-million-year-old bird feather fossil. The fossil …

Gold plates discovered at the royal tombs of the Marquis of Haihun State Cemetery has been studied for five years and produced thousands of items Coins , hoof-shaped ingots and jade pendants have also been found there Gold plates are among the valuable …

Famed pyramids that Egyptians had been using embalming practices for more than 1,500 years long before scientists believed. Fred, the Turin mummy. One incredibly well-preserved 5,600-year-old mummy is now undergoing…

In the shortest gold mining season in history, the renowned Tony Beets returns with high expectations, placing his bets on the gold-rich lands of Klondike. With the challenging goal of reaching 3,000 ounces, he and his family have confronted numerous …

It is an astonishing sight to see hundreds of carved Shiva Lingas embedded on the Shalmala river bed. This is an ancient place shrouded in beauty and mystery. Over 1,000 Astonishing Shiva Lingas Can Be Seen In The Middle Of The Shalmala River   Sahasralinga …

Of all the lost civilizations of Mesoamerica, that of the Olmec is the oldest and the most perplexing. We know very little about the Olmec – a mysterious culture considered by many as the  Mother Civilization of Mesoamerica  that laid the foundation for …

Paleontologists in northeast China have discovered a wildly snaggle-toothed skull that belonged to a previously unknown, 120-million-year-old flying reptile. Paleontologists in northeast China have discovered a wildly snaggle-toothed skull that belonged …

The majority of the text on this page came from historical descriptions that were included in various listings at Heritage Auctions. The discovery of gold in northern California in January 1848 was a transformative event for California itself, the nation, …