Modern technology, new excavations and curious amateurs have helped unearth some of the world's greatest treasures in the last 50 years.

Mummies from various countries filled Paris’ Musee de l’Homme on Wednesday (November 19) for an exhibition about the ancient technique of preserving bodies. Democrat wins in Virginia and New Jersey ...

The American Museum of Natural History is opening a sweeping new exhibition, "Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs," on ...

A hang glider pilot stuck in a 100ft tall tree was rescued in Italy. The aviation enthusiast reportedly became stranded after an unsuccessful landing attempt near the Monte Cucco launch area in the ...

A new study sheds light on how these reptiles become “mummies” and paints a picture of what these ancient animals looked like. Paul Sereno and his colleagues spent years painstakingly preparing this ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

It’s been more than 60 million years since duck-billed dinosaurs roamed around what is now known as western North America. Or, more accurately, since they clomped around. On their hoofs. This, ...

ROME (AP) — Five German mountaineers died after being hit by an avalanche in South Tyrol, in northern Italy, rescuers said on Sunday. Three victims — two men and a woman — had already been recovered ...

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The Italian Air Force acrobatic unit Frecce Tricolori will fly over Rome as part of National Unity Day celebrations on Tuesday, November 4th. Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI ...