A rare piece of 9th century gold, discovered by a Newcastle University archaeology student, will feature in a major new exhibition of northern archaeology treasures at Great North Museum: Hancock.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A uniquely preserved prehistoric mudhole could hold the oldest-ever human footprints on the Arabian Peninsula, scientists say. The seven footprints, ...

Archaeologist and professional diver Julianna O’Donoghue has explored everything from a drowned forest off the Cork coast to a 17th century ship laden with coconuts ...

Many of the coffins appear to belong to women who held the title 'Singer of Amun' ...