M. Zorba: “H. Fischer’s statement shows a narrow-minded, cynical management concept”
'It is regrettable to hear this by the director of the British Museum, a well-known art historian', Mrs. Myrsini Zorba pointed out.
Neanderthal hunting spears could kill at a distance
Study examined the performance of replicas of the 300,000 year old Schöningen spears—the oldest weapons reported in archaeological records—to identify whether javelin throwers could use them to hit a target at distance.
George Zongolopoulos: The Vision of Public Sculpture
the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is organizing the first exhibition exclusively dedicated to public sculptures, installed in Greece and other countries, by this iconic artist.
The cupids of Amvrakia go to the National Theatre
Being presented is one of the most important finds brought to light last year by a Greek excavation.
‘Revealing Greater Cahokia’
A new book, “Revealing Greater Cahokia, North America’s First Native City,” offers the most complete picture yet of a decade of archaeological research on a little-known part of the larger city and its precincts in East St. Louis.
Conservation of Tutankhamun’s Tomb completed
The Getty Conservation Institute and Egyptian authorities carried out the most thorough study and conservation of the tomb since its discovery by Howard Carter in 1922.
Prehistoric defensive settlements were more common than expected
Previously unknown defensive settlements were identified by analysing satellite images.
New explanation for Alexander the Great’s death
It may have happened more than 2,300 years ago, but the mystery of Alexander the Great's death could finally be solved, thanks to a University of Otago, New Zealand, academic.
Otago researcher contributes piece to the puzzle of baleen whales’ evolution
An Otago researcher has added another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of modern baleen whales with a world-first study examining the teeth and enamel of baleen whales’ ancestors.
A surprisingly early replacement of Neanderthals by modern humans
A new study of Bajondillo Cave reveals that modern humans replaced Neanderthals at this site approximately 44,000 years ago.
The case of With the Greeks in the Firing Line (1913)
Τhe restored film along with another of the Greek-commissioned Balkan War actuality films will be screened in February in the Gennadius Library, ASCSA.
The textile of the lord from Lefkandi
The textile is an impressive and quite rare work of the ancient art of weaving, preserved in excellent condition, which had been offered, along other valuable gifts, in a ruler’s burial of the ‟Dark Ages”.
New archaeological finds have come to light at ancient Kition
It is reminded that a unique Roman mosaic was discovered in 2016, measuring 19x4.60 m, featuring the Labours of Hercules.
Repatriation of four wall paintings to Cyprus
Four wall paintings from the Church of Panagia Apsinthiotissa at Sychari and other churches in occupied Cyprus, which were in the possession of the NGO Walk of Truth, found their way back home.
British archaeologists discover six Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan
The British Archaeological Mission of the University of Birmingham succeeded in uncovering six tombs of different sizes dating back to the Old Kingdom.
Scientists confirm pair of skeletons are from same early hominin species
Separate skeletons suggested to be from different early hominin species are, in fact, from the same species, a team of anthropologists has concluded in a comprehensive analysis of remains first discovered a decade ago.
What happened 4,000 years ago in the Urals?
Researchers want to find out what could have led to major transformations in the way of life in the Urals during the second millennium BC.
Traces of early human activity found on the remains of an ancient woodland
Archaeological research at an ancient woodland in the UK has yielded evidence of early human activity.
Restoring beauty
A marble statue of Aphrodite will be shown in the Sculpture Conservation Workshop of the National Archaeological Museum, a month before being displayed for the first time to the public.
An ancient relative of humans shows a surprisingly modern trait
A relative of modern humans that lived at least 104,000 years ago in northern China showed evidence of dental growth and development very similar to that of people today, a new study found.
Three ancient quarries found in South Euboea
While installing wind parks in the greater area of the Karystos Municipality and the sites of Anatoli in the Kafireas region and at Trikorfo, Marmari.
Roman period finds in Dakhla Oasis
The Egyptian archaeological mission from the Ministry of Antiquities at Ber El-Shaghala archaeological site in Mout village at Dakhla Oasis uncovered two tombs dating to the Roman period.
Research on the enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots
A project led by the University of Glasgow brings together some 40 academics and curators to help understand how the Queen's legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture.
New insights into what Neolithic people ate in southeastern Europe
New research has shed new light on the eating habits of Neolithic people living in southeastern Europe using food residues from pottery extracts dating back more than 8,000 years.