Ancient and modern cities aren’t so different
New research finds that the bigger the ancient settlement, the more productive and efficient it was... Just like modern cities.
Does Dark Matter cause mass extinctions and geologic upheavals?
Movement through dark matter may perturb the orbits of comets and lead to additional heating in the Earth’s core, both of which could be connected with mass extinction events, such as the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Migration from the east the origin of European languages
A third prehistoric migration wave has been established with the publication of a study providing evidence for the origin of some Indo-European languages.
1,500-year-old pot uncovered after rainstorm
The rainstorm on Wednesday unearthed a giant earthenware pot from the Byzantine times at the Gan Yavne archaeological site.
Bio-archaeology to determine Paracas diet 2,000 years ago
Using new techniques a team of bio-archaeologists and archaeologists have been able to study the diets of 14 individuals who lived almost 2,000 years ago.
From Acapulco to the Philippines: The journeys of the fire ants
A recent study highlights the importance of historical trade routes in setting up current distributions of pest species.
Neanderthals based their lifestyle on a sexual division of labor
Neanderthal communities divided some of their tasks according to their sex. This is one of the main conclusions reached by a study performed by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
Treasure of bronze objects found in East Poland
A treasure containing bronze objects has been discovered in Rzepedź in Bieszczady Mountains of east Poland. The 3,500 year-old items had found their way to today’s Podkarpacie from beyond the Carpathians.
Almost 2000 Fatimid gold coins found in Caesarea
The largest treasure of gold coins ever discovered in Israel was found in recent weeks on the seabed in the ancient harbor of the Caesarea National Park.
Prehistoric cult sites discovered in Negev Desert
Archaeologists discovered prehistoric 'cult sites' with phalic structures in the Eilat Moutnains, in the Negev Desert, Israel.
Ritual and ceremonies at the Mycenaean cemetery at Dendra
Presentation focusing on the ritual practices connected with the burials at the Late Bronze Age cemetery at Dendra in the Argolid in Greece.
Athos: Colors of faith
It took 25 visits to the Greek Monastic State and two hundred days of photographing to feature a modern version of the landscape and the people in this unique place.
Charred grapes of the Negev wine found
The charred seeds, over 1,500 years-old, were found at the Halutza excavation site in the Negev during a joint dig by the University of Haifa and the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The Mycenaean Age and its endurance at ancient Eleon in Boeotia
Brendan Burke and Bryan Burns will address the topic “The Mycenaean Age and its endurance at ancient Eleon in Boeotia” on February 20, 2015 (7.00 p.m.) at the Swedish Institute at Athens (Mitseon 9, Athens).
Turkey prepares for its own Archaeological Institute
Turkey is set to establish its own Archaeological Institute. "Finally," Turkish media report, as the country has "already witnessed the establishment of German, Austrian, American, French, British, Japanese and Dutch archaeological institutes on its soil."
Islamic coins in Viking grave
A Viking Age grave in Skaun south of Trondheim in Central Norway containing a sword and a shield boss. Most surprisingly the shield also revealed some Islamic coins hidden in a leather bag.
An Italian cemetery may provide clues on cholera’s evolution
A team of archaeologists and other researchers hope that an ancient graveyard in Italy can yield clues about the deadly bacterium that causes cholera.
Larger area analysis needed to understand patterns in ancient prehistory
Archaeologists need to study larger areas of land and link those studies to measurable environmental, societal and demographic changes to understand variations in prehistoric societies, according to Penn State anthropologists.
Archaeologists reveal mysteries of ‘lost’ 3,000-year-old civilisation
These discoveries, based on research from the Trans-Sahara Project, reveal that the sun-beaten and arid lands of the Sahara to have been a much more populous place than first thought.
Video reveals potential ‘killer blow’ to King Richard III
Leicester University has revealed new film footage that for the first time details the potential killer blow that claimed the life of King Richard III.
Black Sea: Unity and Diversity in Roman Antiquity
The starting point of the BSUDRA Project is the identification of common cultural elements characterizing all regions surrounding the Black Sea.
Two skeletons in a tight embrace unearthed in Greece
Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed two skeletons locked in a tight embrace, among other finds, during excavations in the Diros Caves.
Noninvasive methods used in the study of historic Indian sword
Scientists and conservationists from Italy and the UK joined forces to study a curved single-edged sword called a shamsheer using classical and nondestructive techniques.
Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World
The exhibition bring together approximately 50 ancient bronzes from the Mediterranean region and beyond ranging from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD.