Dynamic interaction zone between farmers and pastoralists
Genetic study finds early evidence for contact between late farming groups and early pastoralists in the northwestern Black Sea region.
OA and CAU refit Early Neolithic pottery from Harlow
Oxford Archaeology (OA) and the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) have recently collaborated on a programme of pottery refitting for a large assemblage of Early Neolithic ceramics from Gilden Way, Harlow.
Researchers decipher the secrets of Benjamin Franklin’s paper money
Benjamin Franklin may be best known as the creator of bifocals and the lightning rod, but a group of University of Notre Dame researchers suggest he should also be known for his innovative ways of making (literal) money.
Repatriation of three Cypriot Antiquities from Italy
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the repatriation of three Cypriot antiquities from Italy.
Viking’s Jomsborg could be on Hangman’s Hill near Wolin
A new hypothesis about the location of the Viking Jomsborg on Hangman's Hill near Wolin (West Pomerania) has been put forward by archaeologist Dr. Wojciech Filipowiak from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology PAS.
Picky green sea turtle has travelled to the same place to eat for generations
For approximately 3,000 years, generations of green sea turtles have returned to the same Mediterranean seagrass meadows to eat.
Treasure found in South Wales and Powys
Five treasure finds, including three hoards and two grave groups of Bronze Age and Roman date, were declared treasure on Tuesday 11th July 2023 by Area Coroner for South Wales Central, Patricia Morgan.
Secrets of Egyptian painters revealed by chemistry
An international team has revealed the artistic license exercised in two ancient Egyptian funerary paintings as evident in newly discovered details invisible to the naked eye.
Daughters nursed longer, women built more wealth
In a new study, researchers and members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area are the first to publish evidence of wealth-driven patterns in maternal investment among ancient populations.
How larger body sizes helped the colonizers of New Zealand
For the first time, researchers have developed a model to estimate how much energy the original colonizers of New Zealand expended to maintain their body temperatures on the cold, harrowing ocean journey from Southeast Asia.
Research group deciphers enigmatic ancient script
A team of early-career researchers at the University of Cologne has succeeded in decoding a script that has been puzzling scholars for over seventy years: the so-called ‘unknown Kushan script’.
A Magical Handbook for the Afterlife
The Egyptian Book of the Dead provides unique insights into the religious life of ancient Egypt. A new handbook presents the current state of research.
Woman the Hunter
In our perception of the typical division of labor in hunter-gathering groups, men would be the hunters and women would be the gatherers. Still, recent research has challenged this view.
University of Jaén New Project: Nile in Contact
New Project: Nile in Contact—Historical linguistic analysis of Egyptian historical-biographical inscriptions from the third and second millennium BC found in the area between the First and the Fifth Cataract.
Tombs rich in artifacts discovered by Swedish expedition in Cyprus
The grave goods also included bronze weapons, some inlaid with ivory, and a gold-framed seal made of the hard mineral haematite with inscriptions of gods and rulers.
Grand Tour at the Benaki Museum opened
Seventeen works of art from the British Ambassador’s Residence lent to be displayed in the Benaki Museum and at The Ghika Gallery.
The old grind just got a little older
An Italian study involving UdeM researchers shows new evidence that humans and Neanderthals milled flour as long as 43,000 years ago.
2023 Erimi-Pitharka excavations completed
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the 2023 fieldwork season at Erimi-Pitharka directed by Prof. Laerke Recht.
Nationally significant prehistoric site uncovered in Bedfordshire
MOLA archaeologists have discovered 25 monumental pits in what has become a nationally important prehistoric site.
Travel back to Ancient Greece in virtual reality
A new VR app takes users on a journey back in time to Ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle of Dodona.
2,000-year-old Roman hoard discovered in Suffolk
A rare discovery of late Roman pewter plates, platters, bowls and a cup has been made in Euston, in the west of Suffolk.
The hunt is on for the Kingswood elephant
The archaeological investigation to identify the burial of the Kingswood elephant is due to take place in July 2023.
Ancient rock engravings unveil intriguing insights into human cultures
New ArchCUT3-D Technology Explores 3-D Micromorphological Characteristics of Engravings with Unprecedented Precision.
Discovery of more artefacts off West Australia’s coast
The new discovery of ancient stone artefacts at an underwater spring off the WA Pilbara coast has confirmed the location is a submerged archaeological site.