German art collector Cornelius Gurlitt agrees to return Nazi-looted artworks
German authorities have reached an agreement with reclusive art collector Cornelius Gurlitt on how to deal with his trove of more than 1,400 works of art found in his Munich apartment.
Arterial disease associated with modern day living is found in 3,000 year old skeletons
After announcing the discovery of the oldest complete skeleton with metastatic cancer last month, the researchers from Durham University are now reporting five skeletons in the same group which show signs that may be related to a thickening of the arteries’ walls, known as atherosclerosis.
Digging deep into the cathedral’s past
Archaeologists working at Durham Cathedral have discovered evidence to suggest that there may once have been a Roman site on the Cathedral peninsula.
The Sevso Treasure returns to Hungary
Seven objects that form part of a Hungary orientated late Roman assemblage of precious artefacts known as "the Sevso (Seuso) Treasure" have been returned to the Hungarian State
Seti I Golden Scarab and Anthripoid Coffin Found in the Jezreel Valley
The tomb of a Late Bronze Age man with strong ties with Egyptians who held control over a Central Canaanitic territory currently part of the State of Israel has been revealed by archaeologists of the Israel Antiquities Authority at Tel Shadud, Israel.
Neanderthals were no strangers to good parenting
A research team from PALAEO and the Department of Archaeology at York offer a new perspective which suggests that Neanderthal children experienced strong emotional attachments with their immediate social group, used play to develop skills and played a significant role in their society.
From athletes to couch potatoes
Research by Alison Macintosh shows that after the emergence of agriculture in Central Europe the bones of those living in the fertile soils of the Danube river valley became progressively less strong, pointing to a decline in mobility and loading.
The Ayia Irini sanctuary in Cyprus
Giorgos Bourogiannis will discuss the topic "The Ayia Irini sanctuary in Cyprus: Facing the challenges of an old excavation."
Auction houses should double-check origins of antiquities they are about to sell
Last week Christie's and Bonham's removed an oinochoe and a pyxis from their upcoming auctions, after Christos Tsirogiannis identified them as having been sold by Italian smugglers.
Guarding Grapes and Other Tales from Papyri
The latest volume of a University of Cincinnati-edited papyrus research journal throws light on the perils of produce patrol and more stories from ancient times.
Getty To Return Byzantine Illuminated New Testament to Greece
The J. Paul Getty Museum announced today plans to voluntarily return a 12th-century Byzantine illuminated New Testament to the Holy Monastery of Dionysiou on Mount Athos in Greece.
Samothrace and the NE Aegean in Prehistory
Lecture on “Samothrace and the NE Aegean in Prehistory” at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
Illicit Antiquities No More
Launching on April 12th and until May 31st 2014, the temporary exhibition “Illicit Antiquities No More” will be hosted at the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa.
Flinders lecturer dives into archaeology’s next frontier
As a specialist in prehistoric underwater archaeology, Dr Jonathan Benjamin looks at rising sea levels a little bit differently from most people.
Ahmose I and the Volcano
Ahmose I was possibly contemporary to the Thera eruption, as new evidence move his reign earlier than the commonly accepted date.
The Karian Sanctuary of Labraunda between Greeks and Persians
Olivier Henry (IFEA, Istanbul) will give a lecture about the Karian Sanctuary of Labraunda on Thursday, April 10, in Athens.
Εarly humans and beasts of prey
It is highly likely that humans were confronted by saber-toothed cats at the Schöningen lakeside. In that case, all the human could do was grab his up to 2.3m long spear and defend himself...
Mosaics In The Desert
Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists digging at the site of Hura, Negev desert in the framework of salvage excavations, discovered the impressive remains of an Early Christan monastery, where mosaics were found in a good state of preservation.
Taking Apollo by the horns
In the context of the Aigeiros lecture series Nicola Nenci (University of Edinburgh) will give a lecture entitled “Taking Apollo by the horns. Reconsidering Apollo Karneios’ iconography in the light of IG V 1, 222.”
Homo’s Brain Growth Inversely Proportional to Tooth Growth
Humans are the only primates where, throughout their 2.5-million year history, the size of their teeth has decreased in tandem with the increase in their brain size.
“…ship sank, everything lost…”
In the framework of the Cyprus Seminar Stella Demesticha (Assistant Professor of Maritime Archaeology, University of Cyprus) will give a lecture entitled “‘...ship sank, everything lost...’. Six years of underwater excavations at the Mazotos shipwreck”.
How Nomad Herders Changed the Way We Eat
The various uses of grain were spread along Eurasia through nomadic shepherds, as they evidenly had access in different grain species, archaeologists suggest.
Statues Stolen From Jebel Barkal Museum
It has been reported that the museum at Jebel Barkal -which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site- has been found guarded by a single security official while several of its artefacts are displayed on tables which are open to the visitor.
Asbestos Found In Byzantine Wall-Paintings
Byzantine wall-paintings in the monastery stood the test of time with the help of a "magic touch".