Science Mar 06 Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine may have been used by early humans over 1 million years ago By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Jan 17 Archaeologists in Norway find ‘world’s oldest runestone’ Archaeologists in Norway have found a runestone which they claim is the world's oldest. They say the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing. By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press
World Jul 01 Germany, Nigeria to sign accord to return Benin Bronze sculptures Germany is set to sign an agreement with Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century. By Associated Press
Nation Jun 20 Arizona wildfires sweep lands rich with ancient sites, artifacts As efforts to fight wildfires advance, crews are doing more to avoid or minimize damage from bulldozers and other modern-day firefighting tools. Archaeologists say those efforts ensure ancient tools and dwellings are protected. By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press
World Sep 23 Stolen Mesopotamian tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby finally going back to Iraq It was looted from an Iraqi museum 30 years ago. Now, a 3,500-year-old clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the library of an ancient Middle Eastern king is finally headed back to Iraq. By Colleen Long, Associated Press
Aug 03 U.S., other countries return looted ancient artifacts to Iraq By Associated Press Iraq's government says over 17,000 pieces of priceless antiquities have been recovered from the United States and other countries and handed over to the culture ministry. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:42 Why Hobby Lobby is in trouble for importing artifacts By PBS News Hour Hobby Lobby, the national arts-and-crafts supply chain, illegally imported thousands of ancient relics from the Middle East, according to the Justice Department. The family-owned, Evangelical Christian company must now turn over rare clay tablets and artifacts that likely once came… Continue watching