First archaeological evidence of Christianity in Bahrain
Archaeologists have found the first evidence showing Christianity was practised in Bahrain, a discovery which sheds light on a missing part of the country’s history.
Long-distance timber trade underpinned the Roman Empire’s construction
The ancient Romans relied on long-distance timber trading to construct their empire, according to a study by a National Research Council team in Italy.
Festive season at the Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum invites you to a festive season full of activities during December 2019.
The silver of Ioannina
The exhibition includes objects of worship, luxury and adornment from the 16th century to the present day, works of unknown and known silversmiths exhibited in the city’s nine museums.
Newly discovered pavements in Pompeii
New archaeological investigations unearthed a house with a solemn, ancient facade and, inside, almost intact floors with two beautiful mosaics probably representing Orion.
Dresden: €500.000 reward for clues on the robbery
“We will stop at nothing to solve this case” said head of Saxony Police Horst Kretzschmar and prosecutor Klaus Roevekamp in a joint statement.
A glimpse into the life of Marco Polo
This extremely important finding adds a piece of the puzzle to our current knowledge of the Venetian explorer’s biography and his connections to local religious orders.
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.