Shipment of 4,000-year-old Bronze Age era swords, arrowheads seized by Philadelphia Customs and Border Patrol officers in PA

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized a shipment of ancient weapons intercepted at Philadelphia International Airport, after officials determined the items were likely smuggled cultural artifacts coming from Iran. CBP officers discovered dozens of swords and arrowheads during a routine cargo inspection in October. A shipment of Bronze Age swords and arrowheads … Read more

4,000-year-old human skull found along riverbank in Indiana

Fayette County, Indiana (WXIN) – Human remains discovered along a riverbank in Fayette County, Indiana, were determined to be more than 4,200 years old, the local coroner announced Monday. The remains, which included part of a human skull, were reportedly found on June 2 on the bank of the Whitewater River. The discovery was then … Read more