How jaws drove fish evolution
University of Michigan study traces jaw innovation and evolution in a once-mighty group of fish.
First physical evidence of a brown bear in Roman arena spectacles
First tangible proof that brown bears were forced to participate in gladiatorial games, confirmed by multidisciplinary study.
The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian.
New details regarding Viking hairstyles
A small, unique gaming piece from the Viking Age reveals a hairstyle that was probably in vogue among Vikings at the time of Harald Bluetooth.
Roman-era bridge found in Switzerland
During construction work in Aegerten archaeologists unertahed the remains of a Roman-era wooden bridge estimated to be around 2,000 years old.
How the Slavic migration reshaped Central and Eastern Europe
Genetic analyses of medieval human remains reveal large-scale migrations, regional diversity, and new insights into early medieval communities.
Maya town’s defiant stand in Early Colonial Era
In the countryside of the northern Yucatán, researchers have brought to light the story of Hunacti, a short-lived 16th-century mission town.
England’s forgotten first king deserves to be famous
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England.
Bronze Age bracelet found in Polish forest
A large bronze bracelet believed to date back to the 8th–9th century BCE has been found in forests in Kociewie, northern Poland.
Master Plan for Ancient Corinth wins prestigious award
The plan has been awarded top honors in the Urban Planning category of the European Architectural Heritage Intervention (AHI) Awards.
Uniquely preserved artillery offers clues of European colonisation
The new study tells the story of how early modern maritime adventurers were equipped to start the process of dominance and colonisation across the world.
When did humans first colonize Australia?
New study by U anthropologist used genetic studies to conclude Sahul colonizers arrived later than the commonly held 65,000-year timeframe.
A “bizarre” armoured dinosaur: Spicomellus afer
Newly discovered fossils reveal that Spicomellus afer’s skeleton was covered in spikes, some fused to the animal’s skeleton, measuring as much as a metre long.
Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt
Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt seeks to reveal the stories behind animal mummification.
A historic archaeological discovery for Springfield
A recent archaeological field school at Missouri State University resulted in a momentous archaeological discovery at one of its properties.
Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed
Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and long-term maintenance.
New study on Black Death may answer modern question
The Black Death arrived on the shores of England in May 1348 and, in less than two years killed an estimated 2 million people.
Is this what 2,500-year-old honey looks like?
"A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530−510 BCE” was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
New palaeontological discoveries at Vatera
Vatera, Lesbos has once again attracted scientific interest following discoveries that shed light on its geological past.
The 2025 excavations at the Amathus Palace
The aim of this campaign was to reveal the northeast corners of two rooms that constitute the first monumental phase of the Amathus Palace.
A 4,000-year-old hand is waving from an Egyptian tomb
A remarkably well-preserved 4,000-year-old handprint has been uncovered on an ancient Egyptian funerary object by curators.
Metal detectorist finds early pseudo-Imperial gold pendant
A gold pendant featuring a pseudo-Byzantine solidus coin was recently discovered by a metal detectorist in Thaxted, Essex.
Early Coptic-Era City Discovered in Egypt’s Western Desert
An Egyptian team has uncovered the remains of a residential city from the early Coptic era at Ain al-Kharab in Egypt’s Western Desert.
Archaeological research on Prymorsky Boulevard
The Khadzhybey Castle has been found. The discussions about its localization, which lasted for almost 200 years, have been put to an end.