The extraordinary discovery of Pharaoh Amenhotep II
The exhibition tells visitors all about the life and figure of Pharaoh Amenhotep II, who lived between 1427 and 1401 BC during the so-called 18th dynasty.
New look at archaic DNA rewrites human evolution story
A University of Utah-led team developed a new method for analyzing DNA sequence data to reconstruct the early history of the archaic human populations.
DNA from Viking cod bones suggests 1,000-year history of European fish trade
New study suggests that some form of the pan-European trade in Norwegian cod may have been taking place for 1,000 years.
Modern domestic dog has a single geographic origin
By analyzing the DNA of two prehistoric dogs from Germany researchers determined that their genomes were the probable ancestors of modern European dogs.
Despite heavy armor, new dinosaur used camouflage to hide from predators
Researchers reporting in Current Biology on August 3 have named a new genus and species of armored dinosaur.
Secrets of ancient Irish funeral practices revealed
New insights into the lifeways – and death rites – of the ancient people of Ireland are being provided through funerary studies.
Geronissos island: excavation season completed
The team continued its excavation on Geronissos Island, explored its surrounding waters and moreover conducted an underwater survey of Manikis Harbour.
Dredging works at Portsmouth Harbour reveal various items
Dredging works in Portsmouth Harbour, UK, have revealed thousands of items, from a human skull to sea mines, a cannon, an engine, and anchors.
A journey round the Archaeological Museum of Karditsa
A museum that narrates many beautiful stories in an original and unique way.
Humans have been altering tropical forests for at least 45,000 years
Tens of thousands of years of controlled burns, forest management and clear-cutting have implications for modern conservation efforts and shatter the image of the 'untouched' tropical forest.
An exhibition of art and fashion by Salvador Dali
The exhibition presents a selection of Dali’s works that focus on fashion as well as six designers’ creations inspired by the emblematic surrealist.
Polish divers search lakes near Machu Picchu for traces of Inca ritual activity
Polish scientists searched for traces of the Inca ritual activity in three lakes in the Machu Picchu region of Peru—at an altitude of over 4100 m above sea level.
Aesthetics and… women’s curves in antiquity
Next spring the National Archaeological Museum of Athens will present countless aspects of beauty in ancient art.
A “Little Pompeii” is uncovered in France, south of Lyon
French archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved Roman neighbourhood about 30 km south of Lyon, calling it "Little Pompeii".
Ancient DNA analysis reveals Minoan and Mycenaean origins
In broad strokes, the new study shows that there was genetic continuity in the Aegean from the time of the first farmers to present-day Greece, but not in isolation.
The Parthenon of Books
The installation 'The Parthenon of Books' will be presented in Kassel as a replica of the temple on the Acropolis in Athens, which symbolizes the aesthetic and political ideals of the world’s first democracy.
‘Invasive’ species have been around much longer than believed
Pollen record of plant, that is currently being eradicated, extends much further back than the 100 years it is believed to be growing in the Lesotho Highlands.
Reconstructing the ancestor of all flowers
A new plausible scenario for the early diversification of flowers, leading to new testable hypotheses for future research on angiosperms.
Roman hacksilver found by teenage detectorist to go on display
A hoard of Roman silver which was found by a teenage metal detectorist 3 years ago will be exhibitied at the National Museum of Scotland in October.
Evolutionary processes shaping diversity across the Homo lineage
Paper examining the evolutionary processes responsible for producing extensive morphological diversity within our genus.
No alien in the ‘grave of an alien’
Archaeologists excavating at the ancient necropolis of Kyz-Aul of east Crimea have unearthed a child burial with an intentional cranial deformation.
The Archaeological Museum of Kos is once more open to the public
Due to the strong earthquake that hit Kos on July 21st, the museum’s operation had been temporally interrupted for an inspection of the building and exhibits.
City of David: Evidence of Babylonian Destruction of Jerusalem
Nestled within the rockslide many findings have surfaced: charred wood, grape seeds, pottery, fish scales and bones, and unique, rare artifacts.
A city lying underground might be the new Ephesus
Archaeologists working at the ancient port of Parion, Turkey, have traced hundreds of large buildings still buried.