Project seeks to preserve an endangered language
The team is working to preserve Syriac, a 2,000-year-old language that once flourished in the Middle East and Central Asia.
When and how did the flow of Homo sapiens in Eurasia happen?
A new study appearing in Science Advances compares Pleistocene vegetation communities around Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, to the oldest archeological traces of Homo sapiens in the region.
Temple “of Aphrodite” revealed in Thonis Heraklion
The mission has excavated the remains of buildings supported by wooden beams dating back to the 5th century BC, as well as bronze and ceramic finds imported from Greece.
Witchcraft suspicion: ‘occupational hazard’ for women
Women’s working conditions increased the odds of them being suspected as witches, according to a new analysis of an English astrologer’s case files from the early 17th century.
Viking trade connections stretched over hundreds of kilometres
Analysis of Vikings hair combs reveals connections between northern Scandinavia and the edges of continental Europe.
Extension of the temporary exhibition FIVE at the Cyprus Museum
FIVE adopts an anthropocentric approach allowing the visitor to come “face to face” with the stories of people from the past.
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood.
News from Gjellestad
Two years after the Gjellestad excavation was completed, experts are digitizing the 1400 rivets that were removed from the ship.
New discovery of Early Medieval ‘Govan Warrior’ stone
An archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard revealed a remarkable new find: an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure.
CBP Returns Historical Indigenous Artifacts to Costa Rica
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) returned three historic artifacts last Thursday from the Caribbean Archaeological Subregion.
Income Inequalities Within the Aztec Empire Eased the Way of the Conquistadores
Guido Alfani reconstructs economic relationships in Precolumbian Mexico, showing that Aztec rulers were ruthless exploiters.
Metal detectorist unearths Roman cavalry swords in North Cotswolds
Two Roman swords have been discovered at a metal detectorist rally in the north Cotswolds.
Four plesiosaur teeth found in central Poland
Four plesiosaur teeth from about 148 million years ago have been discovered by scientists in the Owadów-Brzezinki quarry.
How just one set of animal tracks can provide a wealth of information
Namibian tracking experts enable researchers from FAU and the University of Cologne to analyze images of animal tracks in rock art.
Roman statue of Triton
Discovered during archaeological excavations of a mausoleum and cemetery in Teynham Kent.
Shipboard cannon found off the Swedish coast
An international research team led by maritime archaeologist Staffan von Arbin of the University of Gothenburg has studied what might be Europe’s oldest shipboard cannon.
US returns 12 antiquities to the people of Lebanon
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced on September 7 the return of 12 antiquities, collectively valued at more than $9 million.
Archaeologists reveal largest palaeolithic cave art site in Eastern Iberia
Archaeologists have discovered a major Palaeolithic cave art site, arguably the most important found on the Eastern Iberian Coast in Europe.
Extension of exhibition “In the Same Place” at the Cyprus Museum
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the extension of the temporary exhibition “In the Same Place” by artist Katerina Attalidou.
Mysterious tunnel found under Saxon Palace ruins
A tunnel discovered under the ruins of the Saxon Palace in Warsaw is the most mysterious place on Piłsudski Square, says the Pałac Saski company spokesman Sławomir Kuliński.
Norwegian gold treasure found with a metal detector
Extraordinary gold find from the 6th century discovered on the island of Rennesøy, Stavanger.
Chinese paleontologists find new fossil link in bird evolution
A joint research team described and analyzed a new 150-million-year-old avialan theropod from Zhenghe County, Fujian Province.
Sir Mark Jones appointed Interim Director of the British Museum
The Chair of the Board of Trustees, George Osborne, has announced that Sir Mark Jones has been appointed Interim Director of the British Museum following approval by the Government.
Extinction of large prey drove evolutionary changes in prehistoric humans
Prehistoric humans were compelled to produce appropriate hunting weapons and improve their cognitive abilities.