Earth’s earliest forest revealed in Somerset fossils
The oldest fossilised forest known on Earth has been found in the high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast.
Tunnel complex from the period of the Bar Kokhba Revolt
Over the past few months students, local residents and soldiers have participated in an archaeological excavation at Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee.
FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Okinawa
For almost 80 years, 22 artifacts from Okinawa, Japan were lost to history, only to be discovered last year, tucked away in an attic of a private residence in Massachusetts.
History enthusiasts find decorations from Roman influence period
Local history enthusiasts have discovered four Roman-era brooches, a ring and fragments of decorations in the Borki forest district in Masuria.
Archaeologists discover a Neolithic burial landscape near Magdeburg
Two approximately 6,000-year-old monumental mounds that covered wooden grave chambers, each containing several burials, were located 200 m away from each other.
Spheres of Justice in the Later Roman Empire
Professor van Nuffelen will discuss the conceptions of justice that were current in sixth-century Constantinople.
Roman treasure found on Anglesey
A pair of Roman bracelets were declared treasure on Wednesday 13th March by H.M. Acting Coroner for North Wales (East & Central), Kate Robertson.
‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period
A population estimate considering now-decomposed wooden houses suggests that Silchester, England, may have been typical of towns across the Roman Empire, CU Boulder researcher finds.
Roman marble head and bust unearthed at Burghley
The marble head of a Roman lady was discovered by a digger during construction works in spring 2023 at Burghley.
Underwater survey at the sea of Kasos island
At the end of October 2023, the multi-year underwater archaeological survey at the sea of Kasos island has been completed.
Human activity on Curaçao began centuries earlier than previously believed
Research extends the earliest known human settlement of Curaçao by centuries, adding pieces to the puzzle of pre-Colombian Caribbean history.
Bacterial diseases a lethal threat during the Stone Age
Bacterial poisoning via food and water – but also via contact such as kisses – caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age.
Museo Egizio: Reinstallation of Room 6, Deir el-Medina
For quite some time, the Museo Egizio has been working on the reinstallation of Room 6, which showcases artifacts from the village of Deir el-Medina.
Howard Carter’s artwork now on display at the Egypt Centre
A rare painting by Howard Carter, the renowned archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, has gone on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre.
The first humans came to Europe 1.4 million years ago via Ukraine
New findings have confirmed that the lowermost layer with the stone tools at Korolevo date to 1.4 million years ago.
Rabana-merquly: Was the mountain fortress also a Parthian-era sanctuary?
Archaeological excavations in Iraqi Kurdistan point to a place of worship for the water goddess Anahita.
Stone Age strategy for avoiding inbreeding
A new genetic study, conducted at several well-known French Stone Age burial sites, shows that several distinct families lived together.
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered in Cyprus
More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated.
Statue of Ramesses II Excavated in Ashmunein
The newly found statue has been identified as the upper part of a fragmentary surviving statue excavated in the '30s.
Two amphorae dating back to 7th-8th c. BCE found
Two amphorae, monuments of the Lusatian culture, have been found in Świdnica (Lower Silesia) during work on the reconstruction of Kraszowicka Street.
Seeing the wood for the trees
A study led by the University of Oxford has shown that it is possible to analyse the carbon isotope values of hazelnuts found at archaeological sites.
Saxon London’s urban centre extended further west than previously known
Archaeologists from Archaeology South-East have released a report from excavations of Jubilee Walk, part of the National Gallery at the north end of Trafalgar Square.
Archaeological research in Oman
An expedition of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw completed the season of archaeological research in northern Oman.
Rare Roman head of Mercury discovered in the UK
The excavation of a medieval shipbuilding site has delighted archaeologists when they came across evidence of a Roman settlement.