Shipboard cannon found off the Swedish coast
An international research team led by maritime archaeologist Staffan von Arbin of the University of Gothenburg has studied what might be Europe’s oldest shipboard cannon.
US returns 12 antiquities to the people of Lebanon
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced on September 7 the return of 12 antiquities, collectively valued at more than $9 million.
Archaeologists reveal largest palaeolithic cave art site in Eastern Iberia
Archaeologists have discovered a major Palaeolithic cave art site, arguably the most important found on the Eastern Iberian Coast in Europe.
Extension of exhibition “In the Same Place” at the Cyprus Museum
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the extension of the temporary exhibition “In the Same Place” by artist Katerina Attalidou.
Mysterious tunnel found under Saxon Palace ruins
A tunnel discovered under the ruins of the Saxon Palace in Warsaw is the most mysterious place on Piłsudski Square, says the Pałac Saski company spokesman Sławomir Kuliński.
Norwegian gold treasure found with a metal detector
Extraordinary gold find from the 6th century discovered on the island of Rennesøy, Stavanger.
Chinese paleontologists find new fossil link in bird evolution
A joint research team described and analyzed a new 150-million-year-old avialan theropod from Zhenghe County, Fujian Province.
Sir Mark Jones appointed Interim Director of the British Museum
The Chair of the Board of Trustees, George Osborne, has announced that Sir Mark Jones has been appointed Interim Director of the British Museum following approval by the Government.
Extinction of large prey drove evolutionary changes in prehistoric humans
Prehistoric humans were compelled to produce appropriate hunting weapons and improve their cognitive abilities.
‘Vampire’ child grave discovered in 17th-century cursed cemetery
Scientists working in Pień (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship) discovered the remains of a child buried face down, with an 'anti-vampire' triangular padlock under its foot.
Early trade connections between Hedeby and upland Scandinavia
As part of the ArchSci2020 project (EU Horizon 2020), research student Mariana Muñoz-Rodriguez sampled 49 antler hair combs from the site.
University of Warsaw archaeologists return to ancient Ptolemais
After 13 years of absence due to the civil war in Libya, archaeologists from the University of Warsaw return to study Ptolemais.
Neolithic cursus excavated on Isle of Arran in Scotland
A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.
Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in the Judean Desert
Sensation in the Judean Desert: a cache of four 1,900-year-old, excellently preserved Roman swords and a shafted weapon were discovered in a crevice in a cave in the ‘En Gedi Nature Reserve.
Results of 2023 excavations at Pyla-Kokkinokremos
The excavation focused its efforts on the eastern lobe of the summit plateau, specifically focusing on Sector 5.
Neanderthals did not bury dead with flowers
Archaeologist Chris Hunt has published new evidence to suggest that Neanderthal man enacted burial rituals.
Rare finds show monastery was a social and religious hub
A large communal building, timber-lined well and cemetery include some of the discoveries made by archaeologists at an 8th-9th-century monastery in Cookham, Berkshire.
Rare Stone Age discovery in mid-Norway
When archaeologists recently carried out an excavation at Vinjeøra in southern Trøndelag County, they made a surprising discovery.
Ancient ape from Türkiye challenges the story of human origins
Analysis of a newly identified ape fossil at 8.7-million-year-old site suggests the ancestors of African apes and humans evolved in Europe before migrating to Africa.
Researchers extract ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick
University of Oxford researchers have contributed to the first successful extraction of ancient DNA from a 2,900 year-old clay brick.
The scent of the afterlife unbottled in new study of mummification balms
A team of researchers led by Barbara Huber has recreated one of the scents used in the mummification of an important Egyptian woman more than 3500 years ago.
Bronze Age arrowhead from Switzerland was made from Meteorite
Researchers proved that an arrowhead from the Bern History Museum, found in Mörigen on Lake Biel, Switzerland, was made of meteoritic iron.
Living people linked to enslaved and free African Americans at iron forge
A first-of-its-kind analysis of historical DNA ties tens of thousands of living people to enslaved and free African Americans who labored at an iron forge in Maryland.
Geronisos Island Expedition at Maniki Harbor and Meletis Necropolis, 2023
Archaeological excavation was conducted at Maniki Harbor, at the Meletis Necropolis, and atop Geronisos Island, along with comprehensive study of excavated materials in preparation for publication.