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.
Skull scans tell tale of how world’s first dogs caught their prey
Analysis of the skulls of lions, wolves and hyenas has helped scientists uncover how prehistoric dogs hunted 40 million years ago.
3,000-year-old eastern North American quinoa discovered in Ontario
A mass of charred seeds found while clearing a home construction site in Brantford, Ontario, has been identified as ancient, domesticated goosefoot.
Scientists prove wrong the myth of the “Mona Lisa Effect”
It is that particular “Mona Lisa Effect” which describes the viewers’ impression of the eyes of the person in the painting watching them as they move in front of the picture.
The secret to Rembrandt’s impasto unveiled
Αn international team of scientists have found how Rembrandt van Rijn used his impasto technique, where thick paint makes a masterpiece protrude from the surface.
Solving the ancient mysteries of Easter Island
Rapa Nui islanders built monuments close to freshwater sources.
Modern art Installation for the first time on Delos
The installation on Delos will be made up of 29 life size sculpted figures placed in various parts of the island.
Restoring Palmyra’s damaged artefacts
In the National Museum of Damascus, archaeologist Muntajab Youssef is restoring an ancient stone bust from Palmyra.
Europe’s largest hoard of Copper Age axes found in Northeast Bulgaria
A hoard of 6,500-year-old Copper Age axes and ax hammers has been discovered by accident near the town of Polkovnik Taslakovo.
Partially shredded painting by Banksy is to be exhibited in Germany
The work, part of which was torn into thin strips, will be shown to the public for the first time since the incident at Sotheby’s.
The belfries of Corfu… guardians of the island
The tall, imposing and unique forms cast their shadow over the rest of the buildings and the island’s narrow alleyways (kantounia), recording Corfu’s history.
An Egyptian relief illegally smuggled into the UK is repatriated
An Egyptian artefact has been repatriated after being put on for sale at a London auction house.
The temple of a pre-Hispanic God was found in Mexico
The temple is the first one dedicated to the deity, its name meaning the "Flayed God", which was worshipped by numerous peoples across central and western Mexico and the Gulf coast.