Archaeologists in Türkiye may have just unearthed the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus. While excavating in the annex at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre ...

Found in the ancient city of Caracol, the tomb contained a rare jade mask, ceramics, and jewelry often linked to the Maya ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...

Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Greek bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, is traditionally believed to have been buried in Myra, which is in present-day Turkey.

The location of St. Nicholas’ mortal remains is already a matter of some dispute, and the discovery of the additional sarcophagus, depending on what it contains, will likely muddy things further.

Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus that holds the remains of St Nicholas, the Greek bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The limestone tomb was found hiding under a church.

A stunning archaeological find in Demre, Turkey, might shed light on the complicated history of Saint Nicholas' post-mortem journey.

It is a fact, strange but true, that Santa Claus’ corpse was stolen from its tomb. Though Christmas carols and Claymation specials have for some reason neglected the heist of St. Nick’s dead ...