Travel 11 hours ago Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot Portugal visitors witnessed a rare roll cloud phenomenon after an extreme heat wave, with beachgoers comparing the horizontal tube-shaped arcus cloud to a tsunami from a movie.
Travel 1 day ago Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket' A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.
Travel 2 days ago Woman plans trip to Europe as boyfriend's 'dying mother' battles cancer: 'Might be faking' A young woman on Reddit is torn between her boyfriend's mother, who has unconfirmed health issues, and maintaining her two jobs and studies as she plans her own European trip.
Travel June 24 Terrifying trend emerges as music festival fans suffer mysterious needle attacks Syringe attacks at a French music festival lead to detention of 12 suspects as 145 attendees report being pricked, prompting concerns on social media about contaminated needles.
Museums Exhibits June 24 Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.
Travel June 21 Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts under historic monastery's floor Rare heraldic tiles were recently discovered under wooden floors at former Basilian monastery in Chełm, Poland, offering a view into 18th-century monastic life.
Travel June 16 Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.
Travel June 16 Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows Spanish protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca as residents face rising rents and displacement, prompting cities to regulate short-term rentals.
Travel June 14 Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life' Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.
Travel June 13 Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.
Travel June 13 Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.
Travel June 11 Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks New CBP technology transforms airport inspections with automatic photo capturing at 11 locations, with plans to expand to 10 additional airports as travel numbers increase by 6.6%.
History June 10 Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation gases, according to archaeologists.
Travel June 10 Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett has embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a Viking boat replica, uncovering new insights into Viking maritime journeys.
Travel June 9 Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitors Norwegian officials pass a "historic agreement" for a 3% tourist tax to fund tourism infrastructure, as European destinations adopt similar measures to address visitor impacts.
Travel June 8 Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.
VIDEO June 6 Expert weighs in on renewed search for Madeleine McCann using ground-penetrating technology in Portuguese coastal town A renewed search for Madeleine McCann, an English toddler who disappeared from a family vacation to Portugal on May 3, 2007, likely came from a trusted inside tip, according to Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern.
Travel June 4 Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.
Travel June 1 History buff uncovers lost medieval monastery thanks to strange map symbol Swedish archaeologists uncovered medieval monastery ruins in Derome, thanks to a history enthusiast's research of old maps and advanced radar technology.
Road Trip May 30 Woman feared dogs, then began trekking all over the world with newly adopted pup Once afraid of dogs, adventurer Heike Pirngruber now fearlessly travels the world with Butch, a rescued puppy she found in Mexico, proving that love and companionship can change lives.
Travel May 29 Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site Archaeologists recently uncovered the purpose of a 1,500-year-old bucket at Sutton Hoo, revealing that it was used as a cremation vessel for an important Anglo-Saxon figure.
Travel May 24 Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist The City of Leeds in the U.K. recently revealed a Saxon treasure: a gilded pendant from Northumbria's Christian past, offering a glimpse into early medieval life.
Travel May 22 Popular tourist destination reports increase in treasure finds, here's where to look The U.K. has seen a surge in treasure discoveries, with 1,363 finds in 2024. Key locations such as Norfolk and Yorkshire are drawing tourists as well as metal detecting enthusiasts.
Archaeology May 22 Stunning medieval ring found below rubble at 'historically important' tourist site A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.
Ancient Egypt May 21 Expert identifies ancient 'propaganda' praising pharaoh who may have challenged Moses An Egyptologist uncovered pro-Ramesses II hieroglyphs on Paris' obelisk, revealing ancient messages supportive of the alleged Book of Exodus figure.
Opinion May 18 Portugal's nationwide blackout taught me about a power source that never fails During a historic power outage in Portugal and Spain, millions experienced chaos, prompting reflections on the enduring and limitless power of God in our lives.
Travel May 18 Researchers uncover the odd reason an 'unusual' mummy survived the centuries Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.
Travel May 16 Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant burials from Ancient Rome, along with various other artifacts.
Travel May 15 Archaeologists unearth miraculously well-preserved wooden remnant of Ancient Roman town An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's historical significance.
Travel May 13 Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.