Residents have told how statues of the Virgin Mary remained intact after devastating floods destroyed their homes. The strong storm, which hit Mimoso do Sul, in the Brazilian state of…
A group of villagers have invoked the wrath of the locals after they vandalised two 1,400-old Buddha statues by painting them with vivid colours claiming it was for religious offerings.…
Looted bronze treasures returned to Nigeria by Berlin were made from metal tokens minted from brass mined in Germany, scientists have discovered. Thousands of the distinctive bronzes disappeared during colonial…
These 24 intact bronze statues of ancient gods dating back 2,000 years have been retrieved from an Italian thermal spring, with experts saying that the discovery will "rewrite history". Archaeologists…
Giant statues crafted more than 3,000 years ago could have been guardians of an ancient graveyard, say experts. The mysterious Bronze Age giants were found at a necropolis near Mont'e…
Fishermen have left many of the first underwater museum's 117 sculptures - including a giant statue of Poseidon - badly damaged after flouting a ban on dropping anchors in the…
This image reportedly showing statues of black slaves in chains on sale at an international airport in Brazil has caused outrage after it was shared online. The image was reportedly…
Archaeologists have discovered 700 ancient coins, amulets and marble statues of gods among numerous other treasures in the old Egyptian capital during the Graeco-Roman era, Alexandria. The find took place…
Natural rock with a striking resemblance to one of the ancient sphinx statues has been attracting tourists in Saudi Arabia. The large rock formation was spotted in the village of…
Archaeologists have discovered these polished tools and clay statues of a fertility cult from an ancient European civilisation who lived 6,500 years ago. The discoveries were made at an archaeological…