The largest penguin that ever lived
Fossil bones from two newly-described penguin species, one of them the largest penguin to ever live have been unearthed in New Zealand.
Mysterious skeleton revealed to belong to an anchoress
The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology.
Exploring heritage sites at NT National Park
New archaeological research exploring the rich history of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites at Limmen National Park in the remote southwest Gulf of Carpentaria has been awarded over $800,000.
Two Dra Abu El-Naga tombs open to the public
Τhe tombs of Djehuty and Hery from the New Kingdom in Dra Abu El-Naga in Luxor, were opened after their restoration.
More archaeological sites to see in Luxor
Visitors of Luxor, Egypt, will now be able to access more chambers at the iconic temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, get a grasp of Middle Kingdom art through the first tomb of that period that opens to the public.
Who made the first stone tools?
Discovery of Stone Tools and Cut-Marked Animal Bones in Kenya Offers Window Into the Dawn of Stone Technology.
Sea-level rise drove prehistoric human migration in sea
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at NTU has found that rapid sea-level rise drove early settlers in Southeast Asia to migrate during the prehistoric period, increasing the genetic diversity of the region today.
Rare gold bead more than 1,600 years old discovered in City of David
A rare gold bead from the end of the Roman era was uncovered within the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David.
Rare drought coincided with Hittite Empire collapse
The collapse of the Hittite Empire in the Late Bronze Age has been blamed on various factors, from war with other territories to internal strife.
Evidence that Neanderthals hunted giant elephants
Neanderthals were able to outwit straight-tusked elephants, the largest land mammals of the past few million years.
D.A. Bragg returns 14 stolen antiquities to Italy
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the repatriation of 14 antiquities collectively valued at nearly $2.5 million to Italy.
From image to experience at the Museum of Byzantine Culture
The Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki carried out actions in response to the needs of the Museum and its international public.
Fifteen ancient artefacts to be repatriated from Switzerland
Fifteen ancient artefacts dating from the Prehistoric to the Roman period will be repatriated to Greece from Switzerland.
Oldest bone spear point identified in the Americas
The Manis bone projectile point represents the oldest direct evidence of mastodon hunting in the Americas.
Study confirms that Neanderthals possessed symbolic capacity
New research by CENIEH shows that the Neanderthals used the skulls of large herbivores as hunting trophies.
The chemistry of mummification – Traces of a global network
A international team of researchers from LMU and University of Tübingen is unveiling the secrets of ancient Egyptian embalming.
Place of sacrifice from 2,500 years ago years found near Chełmno
Dozens of bronze ornaments: necklaces, bracelets, greaves, decorative pins, as well as numerous human bones, were discovered in the Chełmno district.
Evidence suggests Vikings brought animals to Britain
Archaeologists have found first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses.
The world of employment in ancient Athens
A new thematic section in the Archaic Acropolis Gallery and three ceramic vases from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Viking brutality failed to wipe out community, dig finds
Anglo-Saxon monasteries were more resilient to Viking attacks than previously thought, archaeologists have concluded.
Scientists and archaeologists confirm identity of 17th-c. Dutch warship
An unknown Protected Wreck off the coast of Sussex has been identified as the 17th-century Dutch warship Klein Hollandia.
Tudor Jewel associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon
A remarkable gold pendant on a chain — associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon — has been unveiled by the British Museum.
Life-sized statue of ‘Hercules’ found on the Appia Antica
A life-sized marble statue of a man wearing a lion skin and carrying a club was discovered in the Appia Antica Archaeological Park.
Tree rings reveal 400 years of rainfall patterns
The study is an important step towards the understanding of long-term changes in the water cycle and will aid in more informed decisions when assessing and managing regional water systems.