Underwater archaeology
Ship that sunk in 1810 killing hundreds found in "excellent" state
The vessel, called the Santa María Magdalena, was built in 1773 and was 134 feet long, while also being armed with 38 guns.
Mystery of crusader's sword found at bottom of sea finally solved
The sword was found to be encrusted in several centuries' worth of sand and shells, needing X-rays to visualize what the sword truly looked like underneath.
Ancient "Mayan ritual" human bone discovered in underwater cave
A canoe, found among bone fragments from a number of species, including humans and armadillos, may have been used by the ancient Mayans for ritual purposes.
Church that vanished almost 700 years ago rediscovered
The church is thought to have been part of a medieval trading settlement sometimes referred to as the "Atlantis of the North Sea."
Lost temple swallowed by ocean discovered near Roman Empire's "Las Vegas"
The temple is "unique," an underwater archaeologist told Newsweek, the only known Nabatean temple in the Roman Empire found outside of the Nabatean territories themselves.
Mississippi River shipwreck exposed by drought as water levels plummet
As of October 31, the water levels of the Mississippi River in Memphis are are at minus 8.2 feet.
Ship That Warned Titanic of Iceberg Discovered at the Bottom of the Sea
The message from the SS Mesaba never reached the Titanic's captain. Six years later, the merchant vessel was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
Irish Man Operating Drone Discovers Three Ancient Boats Lying on Riverbed
Some such boats, which were often used to ferry cargo from place to place, date back to the Neolithic era.
'I Discovered a 200-Year-Old Shipwreck Off the Coast of Mexico'
Over the years, I found around 30 shipwrecks between Chinchorro Bank and Alacranes—they all have a different history and are named after the artifacts that have been found there.
Underwater Archaeologists Discover Huge Shipwreck Dating Back Centuries
The vessel may have been capable of carrying up to 100 tonnes of cargo.
Ancient Greek Shipwreck With Stone Pyramid Anchors Discovered
Underwater archaeologists also found four other shipwrecks dating from several different historical periods.
10,000-year-old Sunken Forest May Be Hiding Clues About the Ice Age
Researchers are probing the forest to see if humans ever lived there.
Ritual Offerings Discovered Beneath Lake Titicaca
The offerings appear to have been made from an island that once existed at the center of the lake.
What Will Happen to This Shipwreck's $17 Billion Loot?
The shipwreck was discovered by an international team of scientists and engineers in collaboration with the Colombian Navy.
U.S. Warship Sunk by Japan in World War II Discovered
The search was funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
Remarkable Underwater Native American Burial Site Found
"Seeing a 7,000-year-old site that is so well preserved in the Gulf of Mexico is awe inspiring."
Ancient Mayan Artifacts Found in Underwater Cave
The treasures are at risk of ruin, the researchers warn.
Gold Coins Might Reveal Identity of Famous Shipwreck
One coin in particular could be worth up to $100,000.
Mexico: Ancient Warship, Steamboat and Lighthouse Found
The Dutch ship was carrying contraband when it sank.
Japan: Robot Photographs Ancient Urn at Bottom of Lake
Since the 1920s, pottery spanning thousands of years has turned up in Lake Biwaka. Archaeologist don't know why.
Ancient Roman Shipwrecks Discovered Off Greek Island
You'd think people would have noticed earlier.