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Oldest genome of Italy belongs to an infant

Oldest genome of Italy belongs to an infant

He probably had blue eyes, ebony skin and curly, dark hair; the genes also suggest a close kinship between his parents.
Characteristics and Modalities of the Conflict in Palmyra

Characteristics and Modalities of the Conflict in Palmyra

Alongside the strategic and tactical elements, this panel will also focus on the Palmyrene military ideology.
Egyptian Middle Kingdom tomb found at Al-Asasif

Egyptian Middle Kingdom tomb found at Al-Asasif

Egyptian Middle Kingdom nonroyal burials and impressive ancient objects have been discovered at a tomb in Al-Asasif.
Roman votive monument found at open-air museum in Germany

Roman votive monument found at open-air museum in Germany

An extraordinary Roman votive monument was discovered during recent excavations on the grounds of the open-air museum in Hechingen-Stein.
New face of the Vampire Woman

New face of the Vampire Woman

An image of the so-called vampire woman from Pień was publicized by Oscar Nilsson, a sculptor and archeologist from Sweden.
Archaeological discoveries by UW researchers at Gonio-Apsaros

Archaeological discoveries by UW researchers at Gonio-Apsaros

Mosaic fragments, a gold votive badge and amphora kilns came to light during this year's expedition at Gonio-Apsaros.
Into the great wide open

Into the great wide open

Genetic study of the wider Caucasus region shows how movement of people and innovation transfer enabled pastoralists to exploit the steppe zones of Eurasia.
Have we recovered all the major Maya cities?

Have we recovered all the major Maya cities?

Using laser-guided imaging to peer through dense jungle forests, Tulane University researchers have uncovered vast unexplored Maya settlements in Mexico.
‘Unique’ Bronze Age hoard acquired by National Museums Scotland

‘Unique’ Bronze Age hoard acquired by National Museums Scotland

A bronze age hoard found by a metal detectorist in the Scottish Borders in 2020 has been acquired by National Museums Scotland.
Mary Rose bones link handedness to collarbone chemistry

Mary Rose bones link handedness to collarbone chemistry

Analysis of centuries-old human skeletal remains could deepen today’s understanding of how bone chemistry changes with age.
Excavation at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, Kato Ptolemidia

Excavation at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, Kato Ptolemidia

The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the second excavation season of the “Panagia Karmiotissa” project.
Archanes: This year’s excavation

Archanes: This year’s excavation

An important and rare find came to light during this year's excavation of the Minoan palace at Archanes, Crete.
Ancient Mothers and Motherhood

Ancient Mothers and Motherhood

International conference that will take place at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille (France) on the 11th, 12th and 13th of June 2025.
First settlers in Europe

First settlers in Europe

An extraordinary find in southern Serbia sheds light on the origins of the first sedentary societies in Europe.
DNA analysis reveals details about the Man in the Well

DNA analysis reveals details about the Man in the Well

Analyses of the skeleton retrieved from the well at Sverresborg in Trondheim in 2016 shed new light on a dramatic story from King Sverre’s saga.
One of the oldest wooden tools ever found in Britain

One of the oldest wooden tools ever found in Britain

Wessex Archaeology announces the discovery of one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever found in Britain.
The Last Dynasty

The Last Dynasty

A definitive and thrilling new account of the last great dynasty of ancient Egypt, from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra.
Motherhood and Early Childhood in Ancient Egypt

Motherhood and Early Childhood in Ancient Egypt

A richly nuanced analysis of how ancient Egyptian society regarded and dealt with pregnancy, mothers, birth, and children.
Early Celtic burial chamber discovered near Riedlingen

Early Celtic burial chamber discovered near Riedlingen

During archaeological excavations on the plains of the Danube near Riedlingen, a burial chamber from the Early Celtic period was discovered.
New evidence for the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos

New evidence for the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos

Archaeologists were able to excavate all of the temple’s enclosure walls, temple palace, and storage magazines.
Large, high-elevation cities along Asia’s Silk Roads

Large, high-elevation cities along Asia’s Silk Roads

Archaeologists have captured stunning details of two newly documented trade cities high in the mountains of Uzbekistan.
New paintings and details in the Egyptian temple of Esna

New paintings and details in the Egyptian temple of Esna

The joint restoration project brings to light new images of gods and kings in scenes of religious significance.
Religion and power in the Eastern Mediterranean

Religion and power in the Eastern Mediterranean

Course about the transformation of Christianity and the broader religious landscape after the 4th c. as that interacted with political power.
Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

The Centre for Spartan & Peloponnesian Studies welcomes expressions of interest (EoI) from outstanding early career scholars.
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