E-tickets for archaeological sites in Greece available online
The visitors of selected archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Athens, Crete and Peloponnese can now buy tickets online.
Otago-led research cites faulty science and ethics in DNA analyses of ‘Ata’
University of Otago-led international collaborative research calls into question the ethics and skeletal and genomic analysis surrounding research into the much publicised alien-like "Atacama mummy".
Old Theban port of Chalcis: A medieval maritime crossroads in Greece
Findings provide a new perspective on medieval Mediterranean trade and reveal that Chalcis was an epicenter of maritime commerce, exporting goods across a vast territory.
Report on the Data Modelling Workshop “nodegoat”
Twenty participants from different fields (historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, practitioners from cultural centers and digital oriented companies, journalists and students) came together to this hands-on workshop.
Excavation at Makounta-Voules: First finds
The 2018 archaeological excavations at Makounta-Voules, Cyprus have been completed.
New findings keep emerging at monumental settlement in Turkey
The site is now in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Arrest for possession of ancient artefacts
‟The most important piece and the smaller ones belonging to it come from a marble sarcophagus of the Roman era”, says archaeologist George Riginos of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza.
Concern about the Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court of India accused the federal government and the local government of Uttar Pradesh of being "lethargic" regarding special measures to protect the Taj Mahal.
Earthquake reveals remains of temple inside Aztec Pyramid
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has led to the discovery of an ancient shrine dedicated to the rain god Tláloc beneath the pyramid of Teopanzolco in Cuernavac, Mexico.
Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets
Researchers analysing the teeth of Britons from the Iron Age to the modern day have unlocked the potential for using proteins in tooth tartar to reveal what our ancestors ate.
Position of Iron age holey skull puzzles scientists
A skull bearing holes, discovered in Italy a few years ago, has now been examined by paleopathologists yielding information as to the nature of the burial.
Roman and Byzantine era finds in Mitt Abu al-Kom
Roman and Byzantine chambers have been uncovered during rescue excavations carried out in Mitt Abu al-Kom at Marya site, Alexandria.
The origins of pottery linked with intensified fishing in the post-glacial period
A study into some of the earliest known pottery remains has suggested that the rise of ceramic production was closely linked with intensified fishing at the end of the last Ice Age.
Archaeologists discover bread that predates agriculture by 4,000 years
It is the oldest direct evidence of bread found to date, predating the advent of agriculture by at least 4,000 years.
2nd Sculpture Symposium at the Museum of Marble Craft
Four established artists with two graduates and two students of the Fine Art School of Panormos, Tinos will create original works in marble.
More on mummies, embalming equipment discovered south of Pyramid of Unas
A mummification workshop along with a communal burial place has been found south of king Unas Pyramid in Saqqara.
Remnants of human activity found during construction of TAP
More archaeological remnants of human activity in Central Macedonia from the Prehistoric to the Byzantine period have been brought to light in archaeological excavations, carried out in the context of construction works for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG.
Growing a dinosaur’s dinner
Scientists have measured the nutritional value of herbivore dinosaurs' diet by growing their food in atmospheric conditions similar to those found roughly 150 million years ago.
Discovered Cellini’s self-portrait officially priced at €107 million
After completing a thorough investigation, the Tamoikin Art Fund, for the first time, was able to scientifically determine the value of this rare historic artwork.
Unknown petroglyph site discovered
Qatar Museums announced the discovery of a formerly unknown petroglyph site in the center of the Qatari Peninsula.
Archaeologists discover medieval graves In Sicily
Polish archaeologists have discovered over 800 years old burials during excavations near the medieval church of San Michele del Golfo near Palermo in Sicily.
Mystery of the Basel papyrus solved
This 2,000-year-old document was not a single papyrus at all, but rather several layers of papyrus glued together.
Gianoulis Chalepas: Return to Pyrgos
The exhibition has an undoubtedly unique feature: It places Chalepa’s entire work in its “natural” setting, illuminating new interpretive approaches.
Otzi’s last meal contained a remarkably high fat content
Mummy researchers from Eurac Research have analysed the stomach contents of the glacier mummy.