Spheres of Justice in the Later Roman Empire

Spheres of Justice in the Later Roman Empire

Professor van Nuffelen will discuss the conceptions of justice that were current in sixth-century Constantinople.
Roman treasure found on Anglesey

Roman treasure found on Anglesey

A pair of Roman bracelets were declared treasure on Wednesday 13th March by H.M. Acting Coroner for North Wales (East & Central), Kate Robertson.
‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period

‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period

A population estimate considering now-decomposed wooden houses suggests that Silchester, England, may have been typical of towns across the Roman Empire, CU Boulder researcher finds.
Roman marble head and bust unearthed at Burghley

Roman marble head and bust unearthed at Burghley

The marble head of a Roman lady was discovered by a digger during construction works in spring 2023 at Burghley.
Underwater survey at the sea of Kasos island

Underwater survey at the sea of Kasos island

At the end of October 2023, the multi-year underwater archaeological survey at the sea of Kasos island has been completed.
Human activity on Curaçao began centuries earlier than previously believed

Human activity on Curaçao began centuries earlier than previously believed

Research extends the earliest known human settlement of Curaçao by centuries, adding pieces to the puzzle of pre-Colombian Caribbean history.
Bacterial diseases a lethal threat during the Stone Age

Bacterial diseases a lethal threat during the Stone Age

Bacterial poisoning via food and water – but also via contact such as kisses – caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age.
Museo Egizio: Reinstallation of Room 6, Deir el-Medina

Museo Egizio: Reinstallation of Room 6, Deir el-Medina

For quite some time, the Museo Egizio has been working on the reinstallation of Room 6, which showcases artifacts from the village of Deir el-Medina.
Howard Carter’s artwork now on display at the Egypt Centre

Howard Carter’s artwork now on display at the Egypt Centre

A rare painting by Howard Carter, the renowned archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, has gone on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre.
The first humans came to Europe 1.4 million years ago via Ukraine

The first humans came to Europe 1.4 million years ago via Ukraine

New findings have confirmed that the lowermost layer with the stone tools at Korolevo date to 1.4 million years ago.
Rabana-merquly: Was the mountain fortress also a Parthian-era sanctuary?

Rabana-merquly: Was the mountain fortress also a Parthian-era sanctuary?

Archaeological excavations in Iraqi Kurdistan point to a place of worship for the water goddess Anahita.
Stone Age strategy for avoiding inbreeding

Stone Age strategy for avoiding inbreeding

A new genetic study, conducted at several well-known French Stone Age burial sites, shows that several distinct families lived together.
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered in Cyprus

Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered in Cyprus

More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated.
Statue of Ramesses II Excavated in Ashmunein

Statue of Ramesses II Excavated in Ashmunein

The newly found statue has been identified as the upper part of a fragmentary surviving statue excavated in the '30s.
Two amphorae dating back to 7th-8th c. BCE found

Two amphorae dating back to 7th-8th c. BCE found

Two amphorae, monuments of the Lusatian culture, have been found in Świdnica (Lower Silesia) during work on the reconstruction of Kraszowicka Street.
Seeing the wood for the trees

Seeing the wood for the trees

A study led by the University of Oxford has shown that it is possible to analyse the carbon isotope values of hazelnuts found at archaeological sites.
Saxon London’s urban centre extended further west than previously known

Saxon London’s urban centre extended further west than previously known

Archaeologists from Archaeology South-East have released a report from excavations of Jubilee Walk, part of the National Gallery at the north end of Trafalgar Square.
Archaeological research in Oman

Archaeological research in Oman

An expedition of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw completed the season of archaeological research in northern Oman.
Rare Roman head of Mercury discovered in the UK

Rare Roman head of Mercury discovered in the UK

The excavation of a medieval shipbuilding site has delighted archaeologists when they came across evidence of a Roman settlement.
Research team discovers lip paint from 4 millennia ago

Research team discovers lip paint from 4 millennia ago

Published in Scientific Reports, the study, A Bronze Age lip-paint from southeastern Iran, has identified the oldest lipstick.
DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals malaria adaptation

DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals malaria adaptation

People living in ancient Eastern Arabia appear to have developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of agriculture in the region.
The first major UK exhibition on the unicorn

The first major UK exhibition on the unicorn

Perth Museum has announced that Unicorn will be the first exhibition when the doors of the new museum open to the public on Saturday 30th March.
The Salvage of a Roman wooden cellar

The Salvage of a Roman wooden cellar

The exceptionally well-preserved wooden cellar from the Roman Nida was in the past months, completely recovered and conserved by restorers at the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum.
Could a family’s obsidian blade be a clue to expedition’s trail?

Could a family’s obsidian blade be a clue to expedition’s trail?

It’s a small piece of obsidian, just over 5 centimeters long, likely found on a hard-scrabble piece of ranchland in the Texas panhandle.
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