Modern population boom traced to pre-industrial roots
The foundation of the human population explosion, commonly attributed to a sudden surge in industrialization and public health during the 18th and 19th centuries, was actually laid as far back as 2,000 years ago, suggests an extended model of detailed demographic and archeological data.
Twelve million historical images posted to Flickr
An American academic is creating a searchable database of 12 million historical copyright-free images, according to BBC.
Red Sea port studied by Polish archaeologists
Archaeologists studied two-thousand-year-old port infrastructure and a large animal cemetery in Berenice on the Red Sea in Egypt.
Teaching women’s history
A website developed by postgraduate students from the University of York aims to encourage the integrated teaching of women’s history in UK's school curriculum.
Scientists conclude sun-powered boat trip to find Europe’s oldest village
An archeological mission in Greece has found traces of what could be the site where the first European Lives. The mission took place on PlanetSolar, the world’s biggest solar boat.
Ancient Metal Workers Were Not Slaves But Highly Regarded Craftsmen
Iron Age copper smelters were respected leaders with sophisticated skills, say Tel Aviv University archaeologists.
The New World Arctic about 5,000 years ago
New DNA study unravels the settlement history of the New World Arctic.
Kouklia-Palaepaphos: Excavations completed
Archaeologists located an impressive citadel wall of the Classical period on the plateau of Hadjiabdoulla.
Cananite rulers wanted it red, sweet and spicy
Remains of 40 large jugs found at Tel Kabri show traces of wine infused with herbs and resins.
A monument is discovered and preserved simultaneously
Katerina Peristeri speaks out, making clear that she and her team know exactly what they are dealing with and how to proceed working in the site.
The Vikings were recycling their ships to build on land
Wood for the jetty seems to come from the settlers' own long boats, which was, in a way, recycled to support the Vikings' life once they had found their "promiseland" in Ireland.
Bogatyr, the life and death of a great warrior
Archaeologists named the man "Bogatyr" which means "Great Warrior". His physical appearance, the way he spent his life, the way he died and the way he was honored by his fellow tribespeople all indicate he was brave and respected.
Pebbled and decorated with black and white square patterns
Archaeologists excavating the massive Macedonian style tomb have now fully revealed the monumental entrance to the building having also brought to light its floor.
Ancient shipwreck with Phoenician artefacts has been located off Gozo
While the find has been reported in the local media, the exact location of the shipwreck will be diosclosed after experts finish their work.
Mayan city is rediscovered
We found the site with the aid of aerial photographs but were able to identify it with Lagunita only after we saw the façade and the monuments, says archaeologist Ivan Šprajc.
Amphipolis tomb interior is blocked by another wall
In a distance of 6m. from the entrance, the upper part of a marble blocking wall bearing an opening on its top left, has been revealed. Behind this wall, two more spaces are visible.
Geometric pottery trove revealed in Corinth
The group of well preserved decorated pottery vessels has been the most important group of finds from a tomb dated to 800-760 BC and unearthed back in 2006 in Panayia, Corinth.
Amphipolis tomb entrance keeps getting revealed
Another part of the entrance to the tomb was revealed that way, bearing decoration similar to the one seen on the side walls.
Richard III ate royal style
An analysis of his teeth, femur and ribs showed that the wine flowed generously at King Richard's table, and plates of game birds and fresh fish were plentiful.
19th c. alcohol discovered in contemporary mineral water bottle
Elements of the spirit, which is still drinkable, were contained in a sealed stoneware bottle recovered in June from the bottom of the Baltic Sea, during the exploration of a shipwreck in Gdańsk Bay, close to the Polish coast.
Kourion ancient earthquake victims revisited
Human remains representing a family whose members all died during the earthquake have been revealed, while their home provided the excavators a real window to the past.
Amphipolis tomb soon to reveal its secrets
Archaeologists resume work at the massive funerary monument revealed at Kasta Hill near Amphipolis expecting for more amazing discoveries.
Roman in the Provinces
The exhibition "Roman in the Provinces: Art on the Periphery of Empire" at the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn. opens August 22, 2014.
Decades-old amber collection offers new views of a lost world
The massive collection of 20-million-year-old amber found in the Dominican Republic more than 50 years ago yields fresh insights into ancient tropical insects and the world they inhabited.