The jackhammers are a common occurrence in modern Cologne. The city’s rich history goes back to the Roman times, and finding archaeological remains isn’t new. This time, the discovery came from the ...

Archaeologists discovered the first Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, dating to early 200s A.D. The site held over 1,500 artifacts that have been recovered.

Walking through the center of Aachen, Germany, the city feels as if it’s been around awhile. The narrow cobblestone streets ignore the existence of cars, and the imposing town hall could be a set for ...

Excavating ancient DNA from teeth, an international group of scientists peered into the lives of a once thriving medieval Ashkenazi Jewish community in Erfurt, Germany. The findings, shared today in ...

Near the bend of a river in southern Germany, a team of archaeologists and volunteers gathered to excavate a 2,000-year-old fortress. Their finds — ranging from storage pits to a rare writing tool — ...

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. The complete spears made of spruce and pine are among the oldest known ...

German archaeologists discovered a complex ancient burial ground, including a chariot grave, while excavating an industrial park where construction is set to begin on a new facility for Intel, the ...