Lost 18th-century Spanish mission unearthed after decades of searching offers 'rare snapshot'

Archaeologists from Texas Tech University discovered the lost 18th-century Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo, solved ...
Associated Press

A wooden boat from the 18th century was found by chance in the seabed off an old Croatian port

DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — A sunken 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia’s medieval city of Dubrovnik. Ivan Bukelic was working on a water pipeline ...

Preserved 18th century village in Deerfield showcases colonial New England heritage

If you find yourself strolling down the sidewalk, you’re not just walking through a neighborhood filled with old historic ...
Artnet

18th-Century Drawing Rescued From a Dumpster Shatters Estimates at Auction

One lucky antiques enthusiast was in for the shock of a lifetime when they last went dumpster diving. Rifling through the trash in Hudson, New York last year, they chanced upon a discarded pen and ink ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Brethren of the Coast: A glimpse into lives of 18th-century sailors at Great Bridge Battlefield

Visitors to the Great Bridge Battlefield and Historic Waterways Museum are often offered a realistic glimpse of the lives of 18th century sailors, pirates and privateers, courtesy of the Brethren of ...
Artnet

Cold Plunges Are All the Rage Now—But Archaeologists in the U.K. Just Found a Plunge Pool From the 18th Century

Today, the benefits of a cold plunge are extolled by wellness influencers and the practice is indulged in by professional athletes and health enthusiasts alike. There’s nothing new or singular to the ...