Here, Live Science takes a look at some of these lost treasures that may never be found. Some of these treasures are now likely destroyed, but some may still exist and one day be recovered.

A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...

A record number of treasure finds have been reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a report has found. There were 1,377 cases of treasure in 2022, an increase of 305 on the previous year, ...

This is the commitment of a team of scientists from Scotland who have found an underwater treasure that could finally eliminate diesel fuel from shipping. Neither pirate chests of gold nor oil: the ...

They’ve found 321 silver coins that are over a thousand years old, dating back to the 11th century. This rare find ... One of the most interesting questions about this discovery is why the ...

Sequencing bacterial genomes allows scientists to study bacterial diversity, immunity, and the human microbiome, but it ...

A family who unearthed £180,000 forgotten about paintings has told of the 'incredibly exciting' discovery after they found the artwork ... Jones said among the most intimate paintings were ...

Orchids, desired for decoration or for perceived medicinal benefits, are one of the most traded plants in the world. The survey found that three ... Three rare, Indochina-endemic aroid Pycnospatha ...

Anderson has spent the past five decades scouring beaches to collect trash and treasures that land on the ... Now, it’s rare to find them. Advertising “The competition is so keen,” says ...