‘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.
Ancient ritual bath and World War II graffiti revealed in Israel
A 1,900 year old ritual bath and graffiti left by Australian soldiers during World War II were exposed in Israel, during the archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority.
One of the oldest images of Jesus
Archaeologists in southern Spain found an engraved green glass paten on which they have identified one of the earliest images of Jesus.
New finds from Tomb II, Great Tumulus, Aegae
Scientific meeting on "New finds from the skeletons of Tomb II at Aegae", to be held on Friday, October 10, 2014, at 13.00, at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.
Two copies of ancient Greek clay beehives
"The construction of two copies of ancient Greek clay beehives and the control of their colonies’ homeostasis" will be presented by Katerina Kalogirou and Alexandos Papachristoforou during the apiculture-symposium to be held this week on Syros.
Perseus Open Publication Series
The Perseus Open Publication Series (POPS) is a new venue for open access and open data publications in any format and in any language that the Perseus Digital Library can support.
Stone beehives on the islands of Eastern Mediterranean
George Mavrofridis' contribution to the symposium on beekeeping is about the various types of stone beehives to be found on the Eastern Mediterranean islands.
In front of the marble door
Amphipolis: On Wednesday parts of a marble “typical for Macedonian tombs” gate came to light on Kasta hill.
Marble Hermes head withdrawn from auction
A marble Hermes head was withdrawn from a Bonhams auction, that was going to take place today (Oct. 2), following a request by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Cypriot bronzework in the Mediterranean world during the Late Bronze Age
After the positive response to the lecture of the period 2013-14, the MCA is continuing the series of public talks titled “Cyprus Seminar: Recent developments in the archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean” in the period 2014-15. The first lecture of this year’s
Tooth serves as evidence of 220-million-year-old attack
Tennessee University researchers found evidence of phytosaurs, who were smaller, semi-aquatic animals, potentially targeting and eating big carnivores in the Age of Dinosaurs.
Wild and domestic honey in middle Byzantine Hagiography
Ilias Anagnostakis will address the subject "Wild and domestic honey in middle Byzantine Hagiography: issues relating to its production, collection, and consumption" in the forthcoming symposium on beekeeping.