1,700-Year-Old Roman Cemetery Unearthed

Under yet another parking lot in England, the same team that found the final resting place of King Richard III discovered an ancient 1,700-year-old Roman cemetery containing the remains of 13 bodies and various artifacts. (Photo: University of Leicester) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/04/ancient-roman-cemetery-parking-lot-leicester_n_3215830.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Ancient Temple Found

A temple from 300 B.C. discovered in the valley of Oaxaca, Mexico may have been used for human sacrifice. Archeologists found the remains of a human limb along with animal sacrifice remains an obsidian blades in a temple room. (Image courtesy of Charles Spencer and Elsa Redmond) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/23/mexico-temple-discovery-human-sacrifice_n_3140287.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Bristol Beaufighter Discovered

Amateur excavators discovered large parts of a World War II-era British Bristol Beaufighter near the small northern town of Gusano di Gropparello, Italy. The plane was nicknamed "Whispering Death," and was believed to have crashed in September 1944. (Photo by Charles E. Brown/Royal Air Force Museum/Getty Images) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/whispering-death-wwii-plane-remains-bristol-beaufighter-_n_3053392.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Archeologists Locate Gate To Hell

Archeologists examining the ruins of ancient Phrygian city of Hierapolis in Turkey found what they believe to be the Plutonium, which ancient Greeks thought to be the entry to the underworld. The gate is actually a small cave, and derives its association with death from the deadly carbon monoxide gases it emanates. (Photo: Francesco D'Andria) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/01/plutos-gate-hierapolis-plutonium-gate-to-hell-hierapolis_n_2994297.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Large Sapphire Ring Found

A large sapphire ring found by metal detector enthusiast Michael Greenhorn in a field near Escrick, England is thought to have originated in the 5th or 6th century and may have even belonged to a king. Greenhorn sold the ring to the Yorkshire Museum for $50,000. (Photo: Kippa Matthews/York Museums Trust) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/29/escrick-ring-england_n_2979126.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Pre-Viking Tunic Unearthed

Glacial melt resulting from global warming will have untold negative consequences for our planet, but for the time being, it is a boon for archeologists, as valuable artifacts emerge from the ice. In south Norway, it helped to reveal a pre-Viking tunic estimated to be from around the year 300 AD. (Photo: Alister Doyle/Reuters) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/22/pre-viking-tunic-found-glacier-climate-change_n_2932431.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

3,500-Year-Old Donkey Found

Archeologists discovered the bones of a donkey from 3,500 years ago in southern Israel. Based on its age, positioning, copper bridle, and location in the sacred precinct of the ancient city of Tel Haror, the scientists speculated that the animal had been a ritually sacrificed. (Photo: PLOS ONE) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/11/donkey-sacrifice-bronze-age-tel-haror_n_2852288.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Viking Sunstones

A small, angular calcite crystal recovered from a 16th century British shipwreck off the coast of Alderney is suspected to be a legendary Viking 'sunstone,' used to navigate the high seas before the invention of the magnetic compass. (Photo courtesy of the Alderney Museum) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/06/sunstone-british-shipwreck-viking-navigation_n_2818858.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Meet The High Arctic Camel

Fossils found on Ellesmere Island in northern Canada were determined to belong to an ancient ancestor of modern camels that stood 9 feet tall and roamed the arctic during a time of global warming. An artists' rendering suggests what the High Arctic Camel may have looked like in its forest environment. (Photo via Julius Csotonyi) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/06/camel-fossils-arctic-ellesmere-island_n_2812034.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Is This Cleopatra's Sister?

A Viennese archeologist claims to have discovered the remains of Arsinoe IV, sister to the infamous Cleopatra. She says the remains were found in Ephesus, where Arsinoe was said to have died, but others say there is no hard evidence to back up the claims. (Photo: University of Dundee) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/cleopatra-half-sister-bones-murdered_n_2766739.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Pyramid Unearthed

Archeologists in Luxor unearthed a pyramid that once topped the tomb of Khay, the vizier of Ramses II. (Photo: KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/21/ancient-egypt-pyramid-discovered_n_2735819.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

2,200-Year-Old Necropolis Found

Researchers in the Caucasus Mountains found a 2,200-year-old necropolis containing the remains of a warrior, replete with weapons, gold jewelry, iron mail, three horses, a cow, and a wild boar. (Photo Courtesy Valentina Mordvintseva) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/21/warrior-grave-russia-tomb-treasure_n_2732854.html?utm_hp_ref=unearthed#slide=1721054" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

WWI Suitcase Mystery

The suitcase of a World War I-era nurse was found in a cupboard in the psychology department at the University of Abertay Dundee. The suitcase, which belonged to Margaret Maule, was filled with memorabilia such as a diary and photographs, and it remains a mystery how it the suitcase ended up at the University. (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/15/wwi-nurse-suitcase-university-abertay-dundee_n_2688310.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

81 gold goins dating back to the 1600s were discovered beneath the floorboards of a Irish pub in Carrick-on-Suir after a building fire. The find was considered one of the most important in Ireland's history, and the coins were turned over to the National Museum. (South Tipperary Museum/PA) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/gold-coins-found-irish-pub-cooneys_n_2581575.html" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

Soviet Submarine Wreck

The Swedish Military found the wreckage of a Soviet submarine lost during World War II in the Baltic Sea, seven decades after it sank. (Youtube) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/17/soviet-submarine-wreck-baltic-sea-wwii_n_2316099.html">Read more here.</a>

100-Year-Old Mystery Package Opened

Norwegians opened a 100-years-old mysterious package which was handed over to administrators in 1912 with the message that its contents would "benefit and delight future generations." (Photo: VG TV) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/24/100-year-old-package-open_n_1827839.html" target="_hplink">Click here to find out what the package included. </a>

Pilot And Jet Share Amazing Survival Story

Ex-Navy pilot Bob Besal survived a mid-air jet collision in 1974 and later became a decorated war hero. Besal discovered that the plane from which he ejected had a happy ending, too -- as a reef at the bottom of the Atlantic. (Photo: Bob Besal/TISIRI) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/bob-besals-jet-found-in-a_n_1821793.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Major Discovery Off Italian Coast

Scuba divers have found what is believed to be an ancient bronze sculpture of a lion's head along with a complete suit of armor off the coast of Italy near Calabria. (Photo: KSEE24) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/ancient-artificats-discovered-italy_n_1819263.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Satellite Images Could Show 'Lost Pyramids'

Archeology researcher Angela Micol may have identified two sites that could show never-before-seen ancient pyramids in Egypt, all by using Google Earth. (Photo: Angela Micol/Google Earth) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/egypt-pyramids-discovered_n_1772551.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Captain Morgan's 17th Century Treasure Unearthed

A team of underwater archeologists discovered swords, barrels and chests belonging to the legendary Captain Henry Morgan off the coast of Panama. (Photo: Captain Morgan) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/01/captain-morgans-treasure_n_1728340.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Royal Tomb Found In Ruins Of Ancient City

Excavators in Mexico found what they believe to be the 1,300 year-old remains of Mayan prince. (Photo: Uxul Archeological) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/31/mayan-prince-tomb-uxul-mexico_n_1724164.html?utm_hp_ref=unearthed" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Huge Treasure Haul From Cargo Ship Sunk During WWII

A treasure-hunting company salvaged 48 tons of silver treasure from the sunken cargo ship SS Gairsoppa. A German U-Boat torpedoed the 412-foot British vessel during World War II. (Photo: Odyssey Marine Explorations) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/18/ss-gairsoppa-shipwreck-38-million-silver_n_1683505.html" target="_hplink">Read the story here. </a>

1,000 Year-Old Coins Found At Crusader Battleground

Archeologists found a 1000-year-old hoard of gold coins at a famous Crusader battleground in Israel. It was the biggest collection of ancient coins discovered in the country. (Photo: Pavel Shrago, Tel Aviv University Institute of Archaeology) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/11/gold-coins-unearthed-israel-crusades-site_n_1664327.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Is This The Oldest Pearl In The World?

French researchers found what is believed to be the oldest pearl in the history of the human world. The Umm al Quwain pearl was discovered in a grave in the United Arab Emirates and is said to be 7.500 years old. (Ken Walton/CNRS) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/oldest-pearl-in-world-united-arab-emirates_n_1630698.html?utm_hp_ref=unearthed" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Amateur Treasure Hunter Makes $15 Million Discovery

Two English metal detector enthusiasts discovered about 50,000 coins dating back to the Iran age in Bailiwick of Jersey, an island located off the northwest coast of France. (Photo: Orchid Communications) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/english-treasure-hunters-celtic-coins_n_1629128.html" target="_hplink">Read the story here. </a>

'Viking' Shipwreck Discovered

Archeologists discovered an 800-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sweden. Lars Einarsson, an underwater archeologist at the Kalmar County museum, said the craft may date back to the year 1250 or 1300. (Photo: farm8.staticflickr.com) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/swedish-viking-shipwreck-discovered_n_1606145.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Napoleon Letter In English Up For Auction

A rare letter by Napoleon Bonaparte written in English in March 1816 was auctioned in 2012. Starting price? A mere $100,000. (Photo: IBTimes) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/napoleon-bonaparte-letter-english-auction_n_1574346.html?" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

Is This The Biggest Oyster In The World?

This giant oyster turned up in the Solent, a strait separating mainland England from the Isle of Wight, <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2154813/The-100-million-year-old-oyster-times-normal-size-undergo-MRI-scan-contains-worlds-biggest-pearl.html" target="_hplink">according to the Daily Mail</a>, and it dates back 100 million years. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/05/worlds-biggest-pearl-oyster_n_1570608.html" target="_hplink">Read more here. </a>

19th Century Shipwreck Discovered In Gulf Of Mexico

Scientists exploring marine life in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year uncovered a shipwreck site believed to be 200-years-old on May 17, 2012. (Photo: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/17/19th-century-shipwreck-gulf-mexico-200-year-old_n_1525084.html?" target="_hplink">Read more here.</a>

World War II Kittyhawk P-40 Found In Egyptian Desert

<strong></strong>A World War II airplane belonging to Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) was found in the Sahara Desert nearly 70 years after it crash landed in June 1942. (Photo: Jakub Perka/BNPS) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/11/world-war-ii-airplane-kittyhawk-p-40-sahara-crash-photos-video_n_1507828.html?" target="_hplink">Read more here.</a>