The Zominthos Archive has been found

The Zominthos Archive has been found

217 tripod vessels are recorded on the tablet that was found, with an ideogram next to the symbols depicting numbers.
Architects have recreated the Puerta de Triana in Seville

Architects have recreated the Puerta de Triana in Seville

Architectural researchers from the University of Seville have published a scientific article that documents and graphically reconstructs Seville's long vanished Puerta de Triana.
Ministry of Culture reclaims a bronze horse statuette

Ministry of Culture reclaims a bronze horse statuette

Ms Mendoni presented to Assistant Prosecutor Michael Bogdanos a number of issues taken up by the ministry over reclaiming and repatriating antiquities.
Leonardo da Vinci’s retrospective at the Louvre

Leonardo da Vinci’s retrospective at the Louvre

The blockbuster exhibition will feature the iconic Vitruvius Man, in the framework of an exchange agreement between Italy and France.
T. rex used a stiff skull to eat its prey

T. rex used a stiff skull to eat its prey

Scientists at the University of Missouri are arguing that the T. rex's skull was stiff much like the skulls of hyenas and crocodiles.
Dishing the dirt on an early man cave

Dishing the dirt on an early man cave

Microscopic study yields intriguing ancient Denisovan secrets.
Opening of the museum of the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation

Opening of the museum of the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation

A museum of international scope, exhibiting contemporary and modern mainly European art, is opening in the heart of Athens.
Croc-like carnivores terrorised Triassic dinosaurs in southern Africa 210 million years ago

Croc-like carnivores terrorised Triassic dinosaurs in southern Africa 210 million years ago

The fossils studied by Tolchard include teeth, pieces of jaws, hind limbs and body armour, all of which are can be described as parts of rauisuchians.
One species, many origins

One species, many origins

Modern humans evolved in Africa, and we now know that human groups from all over the continent contributed to that process. A group of scientists says that means it is time to stop arguing about where in Africa humans 'really' came from.
First evidence for early baby bottles used to feed animal milk to prehistoric babies

First evidence for early baby bottles used to feed animal milk to prehistoric babies

A team of scientists has found the first evidence that prehistoric babies were fed animal milk using the equivalent of modern-day baby bottles.
Machu Picchu: Ancient Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults

Machu Picchu: Ancient Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults

Detailed geoarchaeological analysis that suggests the Incas intentionally built Machu Picchu in a location where tectonic faults meet.
Tracing the Conical Cup

Tracing the Conical Cup

What made these cups so popular? And how can archaeologists begin to answer such questions?
“Amphipolis is an ecumenical monument”

“Amphipolis is an ecumenical monument”

After introducing the public to the history of the area during its heyday, in the years of Alexander the Great, but also in the Roman and Byzantine eras, Mrs Peristeri referred to the history of its excavations.
Did a common childhood illness take down the Neanderthals?

Did a common childhood illness take down the Neanderthals?

What killed off the Neanderthals, and why did Homo sapiens thrive even as Neanderthals withered to extinction?
First glimpse at what ancient Denisovans may have looked like

First glimpse at what ancient Denisovans may have looked like

Researchers have produced reconstructions of these long-lost relatives based on patterns of methylation in their ancient DNA.
Mosaic of the 3rd c. came to light in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Mosaic of the 3rd c. came to light in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Archaeologists unearthed this particular mosaic during work carried out at an archaeological site known as the "Roman municipium".
The Antikythera Mechanism and the Moon

The Antikythera Mechanism and the Moon

Professor of Space Physics at Athens University Xenophon Moussas will again welcome those wishing to go on an imaginary trip to the Moon to reveal its secrets to them.
Impressive finds at Achlada, Florina

Impressive finds at Achlada, Florina

Over 200 burials have been discovered during a rescue excavation in its sixth year at the archaeological site of Achlada, Florina, which is becoming one of the most important in Macedonia.
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens: Will it open in February 2020?

National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens: Will it open in February 2020?

The transitional administration of EMST, Dimitris Antonakakis and Syrago Tsiara, presented the minister with the problems it is facing.
Tímea Karkiss: Mosaic Harmony

Tímea Karkiss: Mosaic Harmony

The exhibition features a wide selection of mosaic artworks of Tímea Karkiss from the past 15 years.
Yiorgis Yerolymbos “Mare Liberum”

Yiorgis Yerolymbos “Mare Liberum”

Skoufa Gallery presents Yiorgis Yerolymbos’ solo photography exhibition.
Zoe Skiadaressis: Angels and Landscape

Zoe Skiadaressis: Angels and Landscape

Being taught by Yannis Moralis and Spyros Papaloukas, Zoe Skiadaressis incorporates in her work forms of tradition, urban and folklore.
Discovery of rare Roman cattle bones sheds new light on ancient farming

Discovery of rare Roman cattle bones sheds new light on ancient farming

The “incredibly rare” discovery of Roman cattle bones by archaeologists has shed new light on how ancient farmers butchered and sold meat.
Common carp aquaculture in Neolithic China

Common carp aquaculture in Neolithic China

An international team of researchers analyzed fish bones excavated from the Early Neolithic Jiahu site in Henan Province, China.
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