The largest ever Bronze Age hoard in London
A total of 453 bronze objects dating between c.900 and c.800 BC have been uncovered during a planned archaeological investigation.
New finds from research on the Antikythera shipwreck
In this present research, the half finished mapping of the shipwreck site was completed with the method of photogrammetry.
A 3,000-year-old cachette unearthed in Al-Asasif necropolis
In a press conference held on Luxor’s West Bank, Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Enany announced the discovery of Al-Asasif Cachette, consisting of 30 intact, sealed and painted coffins of a 22nd Dynasty priests and priestesses of Luxor’s deities Amun and Khonsu.
Lifestyle is a threat to gut bacteria: Ötzi proves it
A study that was published today in Cell Host & Microbe explored for the first time the variation and evolution of Prevotella copri, a common human gut microbe; a research study conducted jointly by the University of Trento and Eurac Research in Bolzano.
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old street in Jerusalem built by Pontius Pilate
An ancient walkway most likely used by pilgrims as they made their way to worship at the Temple Mount has been uncovered in the "City of David" in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.
The Greek Revolution in Playmobil dioramas
They depict key events of the 1821 Revolution such as the oath taken by the members of the secret society Filiki Eteria, the Exodus of Mesolongi, the siege of Tripolitsa as well as images of daily life.
A secret in saliva
Researchers say human and primate saliva 'could be overlooked hotbeds of evolutionary activity'.
Existence of a prehistoric settlement in the south of Álava is confirmed
The magnetic survey has confirmed the existence of a Neolithic-Chalcolithic settlement in the south of Álava, in the País Vasco.
New Finds from the underwater archaeological excavation at the “Mentor” shipwreck
This year’s archaeological season has been completed by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities headed by archaeologist Dr Dimitris Kourkoumelis.
Early humans moved through Mediterranean earlier than believed
An international research team led by scientists from McMaster University has unearthed new evidence in Greece proving that the island of Naxos was inhabited by Neanderthals and earlier humans at least 200,000 years ago.
New Coffins’ Cachette Discovered in Luxor
Details on the discovery will be announced in a press conference scheduled for Saturday Oct. 19.
Arrest of a 77-year-old for the illegal possession of ancient artefacts
Various artefacts were found of the Hellenistic and Roman era, of particular archaeological and scientific value.
Oxyrhynchus papyri sold by renowned professor
A number of ancient papyri from Oxyrhynchus, part of the Egypt Exploration Society’s collection, have been identified as part of the lot allegedly offered for sale by Professor Dirk Obbink to the American chain Hobby Lobby. The Society has issued a statement on the matter.
Study ‘cures’ oldest case of deafness in human evolution
New study examining a 430,000-year-old cranium of a human ancestor that was previously described as deaf.
Lost in combat?
Research team including Göttingen discover belongings of a warrior on unique Bronze Age battlefield site
Da Vinci had designed the largest stone bridge in the world for Constantinople
Despite its great length, the bridge was a single arch flattened on top, without any supports, high enough for tall ships to pass under it.
Airborne laser scan reveals unknown ancient sites
A cutting-edge archaeological project using innovative technology has revealed around 1,000 previously unknown archaeological sites on the Isle of Arran.
Valuable information provided by the Petras cemetery
‟It is the first time in Minoan archaeology that we have so much information from the people themselves, that is, from their skeletal remains,” points out the excavator.
Prehistoric humans ate bone marrow like canned soup 400,000 years ago
Bone and skin preserved the nutritious marrow for later consumption, TAU researchers say.
Private property precipitated Neolithic agricultural revolution
A new interpretation for what archaeologists call the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution.
Gladiator fresco discovered at Pompeii
The scene depicts the impending combat victory of one gladiator over another.
DNA study sheds new light on the people of the Neolithic Battle Axe Culture
Researchers combined archaeological, genetic and stable isotope data to understand the demographic processes associated with the iconic Battle Axe Culture.
Social inequality in Bronze Age households
Nuclear families lived together with foreign women and individuals from lower social classes in the same household.