Ancient evolution echoed in modern crocs
Crocodiles which lived millions of years ago developed in similar ways to modern species, Edinburgh research has shown.
Austrians are interested in archaeology
Austrians are interested in archaeology, a recent research revealed.
Quadriga from the collection of Theophil Hansen at the Acropolis Museum
The quadriga with the goddess Nike from the collection of Theophil Hansen will be presented at the Acropolis Museum.
Parthenon marbles reunification: All factors weighed
“We have not decided to go to trial. We have decided to exhaust the procedure with UNESCO” stated Minister of Culture and Sports, K. Tasoulas.
Persephone’s abduction by Pluto is depicted on the mosaic
The third figure of the mosaic revealed on Kasta Hill, Amphipolis, on Sunday, was uncovered yesterday, behind the bearded man: it is Persephone, queen of the Underworld.
Late Bronze Age cultic activity in Ancient Canaan
Archaeologists working at Israel’s Tel Burna site described their latest discoveries at the annual meeting of the EAA in Istanbul.
Archaeological glass artefacts shed new light on Swedish glass history
Archaeological finds of glass material from Old Lödöse, a Swedish trade centre in the High Middle Ages, call for a revision of the country’s glass history.
The oldest Parisian discovered in Tourville-la-Rivière
Scientists have recovered arm bones possibly belonging to a Neanderthal in silts close to the River Seine in France.
King Richard III’s last journey
The route for the cortege which will transport the mortal remains of King Richard III from the University of Leicester to Leicester Cathedral next March, has been announced.
Bronze remains of Iron Age chariot discovered
Team uncovers a matching set of decorated bronze parts from a 2nd or 3rd century BC Celtic chariot at Burrough Hill Iron Age hillfort.
Pafos: Excavations at Prastio focused on prehistoric remains
This season the team targeted the prehistoric remains from this long-lived site.
‘Vampire grave’ found in Perperikon
The skeleton of a young man pinned down through the chest with an iron rod was unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists at the Thracian site of Perperikon
Spectacular Viking treasure hoard found in Scotland
One of the most important Viking hoards ever found in Scotland has just been announced.
David Hill about the Parthenon sculptures: “Greece should consider a legal claim”
Greece should claim the Parthenon sculptures legally, according to the Chairman of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures David Hill.
Philippoi 1914-2014
The exhibition "Philippoi 1914-2014: 100 years of research by the French School at Athens" narrates the history of excavations and surveys at Philippoi.
Impressive mosaic floor revealed on Kasta hill
During the ongoing excavations on the Kasta hill a mosaic floor has been revealed behind the Caryatids, measuring 4.5x3m.
Greek Bronze Age ended 100 years earlier than thought
Conventional estimates for the collapse of the Aegean civilization may be incorrect by up to a century, according to new radiocarbon analyses.
Rock art discovery paints new human history
The new findings in Indonesia challenge long-cherished views about the origins of cave art.
New Antikythera discoveries prove luxury cargo survives
During the latest expedition to Antikythera, tableware, ship components, and a giant bronze spear have been retrieved.
When the Greeks ruled Egypt
The exhibition "When the Greeks Ruled Egypt: From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra" opened yesterday, October 8, at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University.
Small head of goddess Brigantia found by amateur archaeologist
A small, finely carved head of a goddess which is believed to date back to the 2nd century AD was discovered by a WallQuest volunteer digging at Arbeia Roman fort, situated at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall.
Bronze Age palace and grave goods discovered
The excavation conducted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona has made evident the unique archaeological wealth of La Almoloya site, located in Pliego, Murcia, Spain.
Making Europe’s cultural heritage more open
One of the world’s most important historic book collections, from the Austrian National Library will be made freely available to the public via Europeana.eu.
Fossil of giant 3-million-year-old bear found in Grevena, Greece
Fossil of a giant bear which lived three million years ago in Grevena, Greece, was found.