Knucklebones
The 33rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of Preveza and Arta and the Archaeological Museum of Arta present the exhibit of the month: knucklebones.
Cleopatra, Rome and the Enchantment of Egypt
The exhibit investigates Cleopatra's relationship with Rome (46-44 AD), when, aged just a little over twenty, she conquered Julius Caesar and then Mark Anthony.
Jersey Shore Neanderthal Edition
A record of Neanderthal archaeology, thought to be long lost, has been re-discovered by NERC-funded scientists working in the Channel island of Jersey.
Evolution Revisited
The 1.8M-year-old fossil is the most complete pre-human skull uncovered, representing the earliest evidence of human ancestors moving out of Africa and spreading north to the rest of the world.
Ancient wine cellar found at Nesebar
The ancient amphorae warehouse was dug in deep into the ground along the northern coast of the peninsula, which preserved it from the encroachment of time and the following cultural layers.
New section of Hellenistic city revealed
The western part of the ancient city of Andriake, previously unattainable due to its remote location surrounded by trees and bush, has been unearthed and cleaned.
Another warrior’s tomb discovered in Czelin
The warrior's burial is a rare example of a man’s tomb with full armament from the Roman period in the Lower Oder region.
Expansion Wari-style
The Inca predecessors didn't rule solely by pillage, plunder and iron-fisted bureaucracy, but by creating loosely administered colonies to expand trade, provide land for settlers and tap natural resources across much of the central Andes.
3rd International Conference of Experts on the Return of Cultural Property
Α follow-up to the Second International Conference of Experts on the Return of Cultural Property, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
From the colony, to the metropolis
“From the colony, to the metropolis” is the title embracing the two parallel exhibitions hosted at the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa from October 23rd until November 30th 2013.
Mohenjo Daro Crumbles Without a Rescue Plan
Archeologists say that 5,000 year-old city of Mohenjodaro, the world's oldest planned urban landscape, is being rapidly corroded by salt and could disappear within 20 years.
Unlocking the mysteries of an age-old port
Who sailed from the harbor - or harbors - at Tel Dor? Haifa University students find clues on the Mediterranean floor.
Leonardo da Vinci painting discovered in Swiss bank vault
Carbon dating testsrevealed with 95 percent accuracy that the artwork was painted between 1460 and 1650, while the type of pigment in the portrait was the same as that used by Leonardo.
Central Balkans between Greek and Celtic World
Exhibition featuring photos of the excavations conducted at the archaeological site of Kale-Krševica (southeastern Serbia).
Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq
Having twice the archeological density of Syria and 10 times that of southern Iraq, the Kurdish region of Iraq has enormous archaeological potential.
The Orbs of Hidden Truth
Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.
Hunter-gatherers lived in parallel with the immigrant farmers
Indigenous hunter-gatherers and immigrant farmers lived side-by-side for more than 2,000 years in Central Europe, before the hunter-gatherer communities died out or adopted the agricultural lifestyle.
Beyond Forgery
With the Iranian griffin proved to be forgery, there is a set of truths to be told about building diplomatic ties on fake elements.
Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor
‘Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor’ is organised by the J. Paul Getty Museum and Naples’ Museo Archeologico Nazionale. The show runs from 16 October 2013 to 3 March 2014.
‘Ancient humans’ used toothpicks
The Dmanisi people of Georgia used toothpicks nearly 1.8 million years ago, a study of their teeth has revealed.
Swedish excavation archives are to be digitized
The Swedish Institute at Athens is preparing a project aiming to document info and archival material from all Sweedish excavations in Greece from 1894 onwards, making it available online.
The Mother of Roman Perfumes Discovered
The location of one of the parts of its origin (the mother species), provides information about the evolutionary mechanisms which produce species which are later useful to humankind.
Mummified Head Did Not Belong To French King Henri IV
DNA analysis results contradict the results of anatomical and historical evidence that indicated the head was the one of the beloved French king.
Sundial on stone marking Bronze Age grave
A carved stone found marking a Bronze Age grave in the Ukraine is the oldest sundial of its kind ever found, a new study reveals.