Tragic Discovery in Greer Home

South Carolina authorities discovered three deceased individuals inside a family's home in Greer. The deceased were identified as 9-year-old Samantha Samarel, 45-year-old Lina Maria Samarel, and 54-year-old Richard Samarel. The incident does not pose a threat to the public.

Discovery of Ancient Jewish Ritual Bath in Italy

Officials at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., created an animated video showcasing the ancient site of the Megiddo Mosaic in Israel. A 1,600-year-old Jewish bath, or mikveh, was recently uncovered in Italy, making it the oldest of its kind in Europe. The site also revealed a lamp with Jewish symbols, indicating its use as a ritual bath. The discovery sheds light on the deep-rooted Jewish presence in Roman times.

Discovery of Duonychus tsogtbaatari Dinosaur in Mongolia's Gobi Desert

Scientists discover a new species of dinosaur named Duonychus tsogtbaatari in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Duonychus, part of the therizinosaur group, had two foot-long clawed fingers, one fewer than its counterparts. Despite having only two claws, Duonychus was an effective grasper and mainly ate leaves from large shrubs and trees.

Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Australian High School

After 20 years, a high school in Australia discovered a beige boulder in its foyer contained 66 fossilized footprints from 47 individual dinosaurs dating back nearly 200 million years ago. The discovery is considered the highest number of dinosaur footprints found in a single slab in Australia.

Discovery of Prohibition-era Whiskey Bottles on New Jersey Beach

A New Jersey man found 11 sealed whiskey bottles from the 1930s while walking his dog on the beach. The bottles are linked to a Prohibition-era distillery in Montreal and have sparked interest and mystery among whiskey enthusiasts.

Discovery of Oldest Human Skeleton in Thailand

Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered the oldest human skeleton ever found in the country, dated to over 29,000 years old. The child's burial in Din Cave challenges previous understandings of human history in the region, offering insights into ancient rituals and daily lives.

Discovery of 3,000-Year-Old Mining Complex in Egypt

Egyptian officials announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old mining complex complete with ancient homes, workshops, and baths. The site revealed remnants of a factory for extracting gold, mining camp, and various artifacts from different historical eras.

Discovery of 100-Million-Year-Old Iguanodon Footprint in England

A paleontologist from the U.K. discovered a 3-foot Iguanodon footprint on the Isle of Wight along with other ancient fossils. The find highlights the rich fossil hunting areas in the U.K.

Discovery of Ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II's Tomb

The missing tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II has been unearthed, marking the first royal tomb discovery in over 100 years since King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922.

Discovery of long-lost tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose II

A long-lost tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose II, husband of Queen Hatshepsut and ancestor of Tutankhamen, was found in 2022 near the Valley of the Kings. The tomb, initially believed to be for a royal wife, was found to belong to a pharaoh, filling a gap in archaeological knowledge. The tomb was deliberately emptied after being flooded years after the king's burial, but artifacts and inscriptions helped identify it. This discovery is considered one of the most important in the century by Egypt.

Art

An infrared image of a Pablo Picasso painting from his Blue Period revealed another figure underneath, sparking curiosity about the woman's identity and providing insight into the artist's process.

Discovery of World War II Bombs in Children's Playground

Construction workers found over 170 World War II bombs under a children's playground in northeastern England. Bomb disposal experts are working to recover and dispose of the bombs to make the area safe for use again.

Space Exploration Discoveries

SpaceX's Starship exploded during an unmanned test flight while the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope detected a rare bright halo of light around a nearby galaxy known as an Einstein ring.

Dinosaur Footprints Discovery in Southeast England

A team of 100 researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford discovered around 200 dinosaur footprints in southeast England, shedding light on the size and speed of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period.

Discovery of Largest Dinosaur Trackway in the U.K.

The U.K.'s biggest ever dinosaur trackway site has been discovered in a quarry in southern England, with about 200 huge footprints made 166 million years ago.

Ancient Viking Sword Fragment Discovery in the Netherlands

Archaeologists discover over 1,000-year-old Viking sword fragment in the Netherlands, leading to new insights on Viking history in Frisia. The artifact is the first of its kind found in the country.

Discovery of Dinosaur Skeleton and Saber-Toothed Cub in Siberia

Paleontologists in Brazil found a dinosaur skeleton after catastrophic flooding. A 35,000-year-old mummified saber-toothed cub was found in Siberia. The unique find provided valuable research opportunities for scientists.

Discovery of Largest Coral in the Pacific Ocean

The largest coral ever recorded has been discovered in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, spanning about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long, and 18 feet high. Estimated to be 300 to 500 years old, this mega coral provides essential habitat for various marine species but faces threats from overfishing and global warming.

Ancient Artifacts Uncovered in Brazil and Kazakhstan

Ancient rock carvings and treasures have been discovered in Brazil and Kazakhstan, shedding light on the rich history of these regions. The findings include a bronze mirror from the Han dynasty and gold earrings shaped like the moon, among other artifacts.

Discovery of HMS Hawke Wreckage

The wreckage of the HMS Hawke, a British warship sunk by a German U-boat in 1914 during World War I, has been found off the coast of Scotland. The ship's captain and 524 people perished in the sinking.

Discovery of Columbian Mammoth Tusk in Mississippi

A fossil collector discovered a portion of an Ice Age-era Columbian mammoth tusk in Mississippi. Scientists excavated and stabilized the tusk, confirming it belonged to a mammoth. The discovery offers insight into the prehistoric wildlife of the area.

Discovery of 15th-century BC Akkadian cuneiform tablet in Turkey

Archaeologists discovered a 15th-century BC Akkadian cuneiform tablet in Turkey, inscribed with an administrative record of furniture shopping. The tablet offers insight into the economic structure of the Late Bronze Age.

Ancient Artifacts Discovery in Brazil and Poland

Ancient rock carvings and Roman artifacts discovered near the Amazon River in Brazil and in Poland, including silver coins and counterfeit caches. The findings are considered to be rare and exceptional by archaeologists.

Discovery of American Climber's Body in Andes

American climber Bill Stampfl's body, buried in an avalanche 22 years ago in the Andes, was unexpectedly found by a stranger during a climb. His family plans to bring his body home for cremation and repatriation. Stampfl, along with two friends, was attempting to climb the Huascaran peak when the tragedy occurred.

Discovery of Grape Fossil Seeds in South America

A group of scientists discovered grape fossil seeds in South America that could connect dinosaurs to today's wine offerings. The oldest grape found is 60 million years old. The discovery suggests that grapes spread across the world after the extinction of dinosaurs.

Discovery of 3,300-Year-Old Ship

A 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo were discovered off the coast of northern Israel, indicating advanced navigation abilities of ancient seafarers.

Discovery of World’s Oldest Bottle of Wine in Ancient Roman Burial Site

The world’s oldest bottle of wine was discovered in an ancient Roman burial site in southern Spain, untouched for around 2,000 years. The liquid in the glass funeral urn was confirmed to be wine by researchers. The discovery breaks the previous record of the Speyer wine bottle from the fourth century AD.

Ancient Roman wine discovery in Spain

A 2,000-year-old Roman funerary urn in Spain was found to contain the oldest liquid wine ever discovered. The wine was preserved by a hermetic seal and identified as a white wine similar to modern fino wines.

Discovery of 17th-century shipwreck 'Quest' linked to Sir Ernest Shackleton

Canadian divers uncover 17th-century shipwreck 'Quest' linked to polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in the Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas, revealing historical artifacts and tragic events.

Discovery of 1971 Private Jet Wreckage in Lake Champlain

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of a WWII-era plane in Normandy. Experts found the wreckage of a corporate private jet that crashed over 50 years ago in Lake Champlain, Vermont. Families of the passengers expressed mixed feelings upon the discovery.

Discovery of Ancient Papyrus Detailing Jesus' Childhood Miracle

The earliest known copy of a story about Jesus performing a miracle as a child has been discovered on a 2,000-year-old papyrus in Egypt, detailing the 'vivification of the sparrows.' The story is part of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which was excluded from the Bible. The papyrus was found in Hamburg, Germany, and is believed to have been written in the 4th or 5th century.

Discovery of Hidden Tunnels Beneath Ybor City, Florida

Discovery of mysterious network of hidden tunnels beneath Ybor City, Florida sparks wild theories about their origin, with speculation ranging from smuggling operations to 'white slavery.' Historians remain unsure of the true purpose of the tunnels, with various theories proposed over the years.

Discovery of USS Harder Wreckage in South China Sea

The wreckage of the USS Harder, a U.S. Navy submarine that sank the most Japanese warships during World War II, has been found in the South China Sea after being missing for nearly 80 years.

Discovery of Mammoth Remains in Austria

A man renovating his wine cellar in Austria discovered mammoth remains from the prehistoric era, which have been called 'sensational' by experts. The bones are estimated to be between 30,000 and 40,000 years old and will be further researched at the Vienna Museum of Natural History.

Mysterious Disappearance of Diver and Discovery of Unidentified Body off Florida's Atlantic Coast

A man diving off Florida's Atlantic coast went missing, and a different body was found during the search. The identity of the deceased man remains a mystery as no one matching his description was reported missing.

Discovery of Bee Hive in Toddler's Bedroom

A family in Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered a 'monster' in their toddler's bedroom, which turned out to be a hive of 50,000 bees. They are slowly removing the bees as extermination was not an option due to the bees being endangered.

Archaeological Discovery in Pompeii

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncover stunning Roman frescoes, including depictions of Greek god Apollo and Prince Paris meeting Helen of Troy. The frescoes are protected with temporary roofing and plaster glue to prevent damage. Other discoveries include mythological-themed frescoes and a frozen-in-time home construction project.

Discovery of 640-Year-Old Metal Battle Helmet in the Ionian Sea

Italian archaeologists discovered a 640-year-old metal battle helmet in the Ionian Sea, likely produced between the late 1400s and 1600s, of Iberian style. The helmet was found practically intact by underwater researchers and covered in concretions, resembling a rock due to being underwater for so long.

Discovery of Hidden Space at North Carolina Racetrack

Workers at a racetrack in North Carolina discover hidden space under grandstand believed to be a former moonshine cave.

Discovery of Human Remains in North Carolina Cold Case

Human remains and a car from a 1982 cold case were found in a body of water in North Carolina by the Sidney Dive Team, potentially solving the mysterious disappearances of three individuals.

Discovery of New Species of Snake in the Amazon Rainforest

Scientists in the Amazon rainforest discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, rumored to be the biggest in the world. The team found anacondas measuring up to 20.7 feet long and weighing up to 1,100 pounds. The newly identified species diverged from the southern green anaconda almost 10 million years ago and differs genetically by 5.5%.

Discovery of 240-Million-Year-Old Aquatic Reptile Fossil in China

Scientists in Scotland have discovered a 240-million-year-old aquatic reptile fossil in China, known as Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, with a long neck and snake-like appearance. The reptile was well adapted to an oceanic lifestyle and is not closely related to long-necked plesiosaurs. The discovery has captured global attention for its striking appearance.

Discovery of the Northern Green Anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest

A new species of the Northern Green Anaconda, the world's largest snake, has been discovered in the Amazon Rainforest. The snake is 26ft long, weighs 440lbs, and has a head the size of a human's. This discovery highlights the importance of protecting the region from climate change and deforestation.