Syphilis-like diseases widespread in America before Columbus
Researchers have discovered the genetic material of the pathogen Treponema pallidum in the bones of people who died in Brazil 2,000 years ago.
World’s largest database of weeds
A new database of weeds can help scientists understand how traditional agricultural systems were managed throughout history.
Rare Roman armour reconstructed ahead of major exhibition
An exceptionally rare piece of Roman armour from National Museums Scotland’s collection has been painstakingly reconstructed from dozens of fragments.
Emory, Greek Ministry of Culture enter into cultural cooperation agreement
Emory University and the Ministry of Culture of the Hellenic Republic signed a long-term agreement of cultural cooperation on Jan. 22.
Mystery of Roman hoard revealed by Newcastle experts
Archaeologists at Newcastle University have revealed the story behind one of the largest and most unusual hoards of late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles.
Despite intensive scientific analyses, this head remains a mystery
Mystery of brown stain on the centaur head of the Parthenon temple remains unsolved, SDU researchers say.
A 3000-year-old fortification found in the Villaggio dei Faraglioni
An important discovery resulting from geophysical investigations conducted in the the ancient settlement on the island of Ustica (Sicily).
Woolly mammoth movements tied to earliest Alaska hunting camps
Researchers have linked the travels of a 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth with the oldest known human settlements in Alaska.
Stalagmites as Climate Archive
Researchers from Heidelberg and Karlsruhe use stalagmite to reconstruct regional and global climate history.
In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) Bell III
Malcolm (Mac) Bell III was an active AIA member, a former Governing Board Member, VP for Professional Responsibilities, a Norton lecturer, and the recipient of the 2016 AIA Gold Medal Award.
Archaeological discovery of global significance scoops prize
Professor Carla Jaimes Betancourt and Heiko Prümers have been presented with a prestigious Field Discovery Award by the Shanghai Archaeology Forum.
Forensic scientist reconstructs face of Roman crucifixion
Forensic breakthrough as scientist reveals face of only person discovered crucified in Britain.
Newcastle student investigates Roman 12-sided ‘mystery objects’
Lorena Hitchens was invited to appear on the BBC 2’s Digging for Britain programme following the discovery of a dodecahedron
Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth.
Paestum: Two new Doric temples discovered
In the western area of the ancient city of Poseidonia-Paestum, an excavation campaign is underway which has brought to light two Greek temples in Doric style.
Did crops expand in tandem with culinary practices from their region of origin?
The authors present the genotypes and reconstructed phenotypes of 13 desiccated broomcorn millet samples from Xinjiang (1700 BC–AD 700).
Review of ‘L’architettura del tumulo di Kastà di Anfipoli’
This is the first analytical study of the architecture of Kasta, written by the architect of the Ministry of Culture of Greece, Dr. Michalis Lefantzis.
Ancient DNA study sheds new light on cause of Multiple Sclerosis
This new insight into the genetic architecture of this disease changes scientists’ view of its causes and has implications for its treatment.
Earliest cases of genetic disorders from ancient DNA identified
Study used ancient DNA to identify the earliest known people to have suffered from genetic disorders affecting the number of sex chromosomes.
Urban planning, policy and predictions in the Anthropocene
State-of-the-art methods and perspectives from archaeology, history, and palaeoecology are sheds new light on 5,500 years of urban life.
Rare wall paintings reveal medieval example of royal ‘branding’
Rare medieval wall paintings have been uncovered in a loft space during restoration of fifteenth-century First Court.
Chance find fulfils 110-year mission to give ancient Nubians a voice
A biomedical Egyptologist from The University of Manchester has fulfilled the mission of an illustrious Manchester anatomist from 1910.
Immense fortifications in north-western Arabia
A fortification enclosing the Khaybar Oasis was just revealed by a team of scientists from the CNRS and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU).
Sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia: A 100-foot temple for the goddess
For the fourth consecutive year, a team of Swiss and Greek archaeologists worked at the heart of the sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia (Greece).