Human remains

Russia sends recently discovered bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale

Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy died in 1389 and is revered by Russian nationalists for defeating the Mongol Golden Horde at the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo. His remains were uncovered in August.

FILE PHOTO: A Russian Army officer leans to a case with relics of a medieval Russian prince Dmitry Donskoy during a citywide procession marking the Feast of the Moscow Saints in Moscow, Russia, September 6, 2026.
 In an aerial view, the home of Nancy Guthrie is shown on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Human remains found near Nancy Guthrie's home not related to investigation, sheriff department says

Israeli authorities search for a body near the Yarkon Interchange in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 6, 2026

Police close in on Eldar Dayan's final moments after suspect begins providing information

Israeli authorities search for a body near the Yarkon Interchange in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 6, 2026

Israel Police find body near Petah Tikva during search for missing Eldar Dayan


Remains of three hostages identified, Trump slams Ilhan Omar - November 3, 2025

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset on the day of Trump's address, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Ancient human skull dating to 2,300 BCE discovered on Indiana's Whitewater River bank

“This discovery is a powerful and humbling reminder that people have walked this land for millennia,” said Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson.

Over 4,000-year-old skull.

Israel’s struggle to recover its fallen hostages from Gaza - editorial

Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.

Hundreds attend the funeral procession of slain Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, September 1, 2025

'Nazi terror only understands force': Ben-Gvir reacts to Hamas returning wrong remains

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir blasts Hamas for returning the wrong body with hostages’ remains, calling for forceful action.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks during a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, September 15, 2025

Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levi, and Tamir Nimrodi

The IDF confirmed that the remains of the fourth body that were returned on Tuesday night do not belong to a hostage.

Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi, and Eitan Levi

Police find infant, four US minors' remnants in Lev Tahor raid - KAN

"The safety of US citizens is our top priority," the US Embassy in Guatemala tweeted, thanking the local government for its assistance.

 Members of the Lev Tahor Jewish community stand outside the facilities of the Guatemala Attorney General's Office after Guatemalan authorities rescued several children and adolescents from the Jewish community following allegations of child abuse, in Guatemala December 20, 2024.

Ancient remains of pregnant teen suggest rare ritual sacrifice in Ecuador

A pregnant woman's dismembered remains from over 1,000 years ago, along with unusual burial artifacts spanning multiple cultures, point to a possible ritual sacrifice in coastal Ecuador

 Drawing of Burial by Kathryn Killacky and schematic showing missing elements (dark gray), disturbed elements (light gray), and the location of mascaras (crescents) and pendants (squares).

Remains of missing Australian child found after suspected crocodile attack

The child was reported missing on Tuesday evening after swimming in a creek near Palumpa, a remote town of around 350 people seven hours by road from Darwin.

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Evidence of smallpox in 16th century Peru uncovered in Incan children's skeletal remains

The defects found on the bones of the two children highlight a devastating impact of European colonization.

 Elongated skulls at the Inca museum

Did giant humans once roam the United States?

Unusual human remains found in Nevada, believed by many to belong to a tribe of giants that settled in the US and fought against Native Americans. 

 The mystery of the red-haired giants found in Lovelock Cave