Ancient human settlement discovered on Scottish island
A team of archaeologists and scientists has discovered evidence for one of the earliest human populations yet known in Scotland.
Extreme drought contributed to the ‘Barbarian Conspiracy’
Three consecutive years of drought contributed to barbarian invasion of late Roman Britain, a pivotal moment in its history.
Being a woman in Pompeii
The exhibition, which runs from 16 April 2025 to 31 January 2026 in Palestra Grande, is curated by Francesca Ghedini and Monica Salvadori.
Triassic turtle from Thailand belongs to previously unknown genus
The Thai species does not belong to the genus Proganochelys, but to a new genus, Thaichelys ('Thai turtle'), from the group Proterochersidae.
How not to form a state
Study examines the case of Piast Poland, the factors necessary for the sustainability of state-run social-ecological intensification.
Bronze Age women already carried heavy loads on their heads
More than 3,500 years ago, Nubian women were already carrying heavy objects — and sometimes even children — on their heads daily.
Excavation at the Sanctuary of Apollon at Frangissa 2024
The 2024 excavation season of the Universities of Frankfurt and Kiel/Würzburg at the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa, Cyprus.
Open Access Milestone for the DAI Athens Archive
The DAI Athens announces the successful completion of the first phase of the ARCHAthen project, funded by the DFG.
Evidence of gladiator-animal combat in Roman period
A groundbreaking study has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Phoenician culture spread mainly through cultural exchange
Study challenges assumptions about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization, one of the most influential maritime cultures in history.
Anonymous Grant Restores Cancelled NEH Fellowship Funding
The American School is pleased to announce that it has received an unsolicited anonymous grant to cover the loss of the NEH funding.
Dinosaurs’ decline prior to asteroid may be due to poor fossil record
The study analysed the fossil record of North America in the 18 million years up to the asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous period.
Painted altar adds new context to mysterious Maya history
A newly discovered altar is shedding new light on the 1,600-year-old tensions between Tikal and the central Mexican capital of Teotihuacan.
Oldest vanilla in Europe identified
The subject of the new study is a vanilla pod discovered in the infill of the floor vault of the Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle.
Mamluks, 1250-1517 at the Louvre
Recounting the unique, glorious history of an Egypto-Syrian empire that brought about a golden age in the Near East during the Islamic period.
Country Lives exhibition in Nottingham
This exhibition, opening April 10th at Lakeside Arts, explores varied themes including work, leisure, health and access to the countryside.
Modern magic unlocks Merlin’s medieval secrets
Fragments of a rare Merlin manuscript from c. 1300 have been discovered and digitised in a ground-breaking three-year project.
New Discoveries at the Ramesseum in Luxor
Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, storage areas but also the site of a temple school!
A funerary relief from a tomb in the necropolis of Porta Sarno
A funerary relief showing the almost life-size figures of a couple from a tomb in the necropolis of Porta Sarno has been discovered.
Children participated in cave paintings
Why did ancient humans bring their young children to cave painting sites, deep underground and through dark, meandering, hazardous passages?
First ancient genomes from the Green Sahara deciphered
A new study reveals a long-isolated North African human lineage in the Central Sahara more than 7,000 years ago.
Modelling the demography of agricultural transitions
Using a mathematical model, researchers have identified potential societal impacts based on demographic changes.
Clay jug painted with camel unearthed in Yatir Forest excavations
The discovery was made during works to improve accessibility to the site, an initiative by the Jewish National Fund-KKL.
Renowned archaeologist Georgios Korres passed away
Renowned Greek archaeologist and academic Georgios S. Korres passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 85.