Justinianic plague not a landmark pandemic?
Researchers now have a clearer picture of the impact of the first plague pandemic, the Justinianic Plague, which lasted from about 541-750 CE.
Part of an Archaic statue was to be sold
A man of 34 was arrested in Messenia for the illegal possession of a highly valuable ancient movable monument with intention to sell.
Two arrests on Kalymnos for illegal possession of antiquities
A man of 37 and a woman of 38 were arrested on Wednesday November 27, 2019 on Kalymnos by officers of the local police department.
New finds from the ancient Egyptian Temple of Heliopolis
A joint German-Egyptian archaeological mission working in the Heliopolis temple in Matareya completed its 13th season.
Did human hunting activities alone drive great auks’ extinction?
Analysis of ancient DNA from an extinct seabird demonstrates that even abundant and widespread species can be vulnerable to intense exploitation.
Professor Alexander Cambitoglou obituary
Professor Alexander Cambitoglou, the founder of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens and its long-term Director, passed away on Friday.
Dresden Museum thieves got away with “priceless” jewellery
Images on the surveillance cameras show two men entering the museum through a barred window.
Inbreeding and population/demographic shifts could have led to Neanderthal extinction
Neanderthal extinction could have occurred without environmental pressure or competition with modern humans.
Researchers say animal-like embryos preceded animal appearance
A new scientific study suggests animal-like embryological traits developed long before animals themselves.
Barbequed clams on the menu for ancient Puerto Ricans
Analysis of fossilized shells reveals cooking habits of Caribbean civilizations over 2500 years ago.
Three spectacularly preserved ancient coffins found in Egypt
Three spectacularly preserved ancient coffins were found by archaeologists in Egypt’ s Assassif, opposite Luxor.
Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine’s mysterious ivory manikins
Advanced imaging techniques have offered a revealing glimpse inside these captivating ivory dolls.
Beads made from ostrich eggshell track cultural change in ancient Africa
Study finds correlation between bead size and herding practices in ancient African cultures.
New Cretaceous mammal fossil sheds light on evolution of middle ear
Researchers have reported a new species of multituberculate with well-preserved middle ear bones from the Cretaceous Jehol Biota of China.
Frida Kahlo painting fetched almost 6 million dollars
A Frida Kahlo painting exceeded the estimated price of its sale at a recent auction at Christie’s House in New York.
Dinosaur skull turns paleontology assumptions on their head
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has unearthed a well-preserved Styracosaurus skull—and its facial imperfections have implications for how paleontologists identify new species of dinosaurs.
Unique sledge dogs helped the Inuit thrive in the North American Arctic
A unique group of dogs helped the Inuit conquer the tough terrain of the North American Arctic, major new analysis of the remains of hundreds of animals shows.
Human migration out of Africa may have followed monsoons in the Middle East
Last year, scientists announced that a human jawbone and prehistoric tools found in 2002 in Misliya Cave, on the western edge of Israel, were between 177,000 and 194,000 years old.
PLUGGY has been officially handed over to the European citizens
PLUGGY ‘s objective is to connect users through cultural heritage we wish to share with others.
Otago scientist excavates medieval Uzbek cemetery
An Otago scientist has been digging up human remains in the backyards of Uzbek villagers to discover how people lived in the Middle Ages.
Banksy’s The Drinker avoided being auctioned at the last minute
The British auction house issued a laconic statement: “The work was withdrawn in agreement with the consignor”.
Vikings in the Mediterranean
Ιnternational conference co-organized by the Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Institutes at Athens in the year of the Norwegian Institute’s 30th anniversary.
Rare animal mummies’ discovery announced in Egypt
Dozens of mummified cats, scarab beetles, cobras and crocodiles have been previously uncovered during excavations carried out by the mission last year.
Excavations at Agios Sozomenos completed
The 7th excavation season aimed at clarifying the architectural plan of the fortress at Nikolides and investigating further the complex of buildings at Djirpoulos.