The unknown acropolis of ancient Mytilene

The unknown acropolis of ancient Mytilene

The finds suggest the existence of an unknown public building or a monument at the site during the early Roman phase of the ancient acropolis of the city.
No proof Viking ‘Bluetooth’ king buried in Polish village

No proof Viking ‘Bluetooth’ king buried in Polish village

Claims that the grave of a viking king has been discovered in Poland with the help of satellite technology have been dismissed by a leading Warsaw archeologist.
New analysis of mosaics from the House of Charidemos at Halicarnassus

New analysis of mosaics from the House of Charidemos at Halicarnassus

New analysis of nineteen tesserae from mosaics that had been excavated in Bodrum in the late 19th-early 20th c. shed light on the history of Halicarnassus at the end of the Roman period.
Medieval ‘vampire teeth’ had less decay then gnashers today

Medieval ‘vampire teeth’ had less decay then gnashers today

‘Vampire skulls’ from a late medieval cemetery have revealed that tooth decay was much less common in the Middle Ages than today.
Cincinnati Art Museum rediscovers a national treasure

Cincinnati Art Museum rediscovers a national treasure

In spring 2021, Cincinnati Art Museum’s Curator of East Asian Art, Dr. Hou-mei Sung, made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
Phillips announces David Hockney

Phillips announces David Hockney

A dedicated auction of works by David Hockney to celebrate the British artist’s lifelong innovation and experimentation.
Full sun pendant Gathering light tour announced

Full sun pendant Gathering light tour announced

A British Museum Spotlight Loan Gathering light: A Bronze golden sun announces the full schedule of the tour, which gives an insight into the cosmology of Bronze Age Britain.
North ‘plaza’ in Cahokia was likely inundated year-round

North ‘plaza’ in Cahokia was likely inundated year-round

New paleoenvironmental analyses of the north plaza suggest it was almost always underwater.
142 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million return to the people of Italy

142 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million return to the people of Italy

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., yesterday announced the return of 142 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million to the people of Italy.
Bournemouth University uncovers earliest English medieval shipwreck site

Bournemouth University uncovers earliest English medieval shipwreck site

Maritime archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a medieval ship and its cargo dating back to the 13th century off the coast of Dorset.
INAH recovers a complete Mayan vessel from a cave in Playa del Carmen

INAH recovers a complete Mayan vessel from a cave in Playa del Carmen

Specialists from INAH Quintana Roo Center, a National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) office, recently recovered a Mayan pot inside a cave.
One of the oldest cases of deafness in the human species

One of the oldest cases of deafness in the human species

Scientists studied of the remains of the hearing structure of a fossil discovered almost half a century ago in Morocco.
A digital journey to Mesopotamos

A digital journey to Mesopotamos

The local community of Mesopotamos has decided to create for the first time a website and a digital guided tour promoting the archaeological and religious monuments of the area.
Discovery of a prehistoric grave under a kindergarten in Brestovany

Discovery of a prehistoric grave under a kindergarten in Brestovany

During construction works for a kindergarten in Brestovany, western Slovakia, workers came across human bones.
Climate and conflict in the prehistoric Maya city of Mayapan

Climate and conflict in the prehistoric Maya city of Mayapan

New research demonstrates connections between climate change and civil unrest among the ancient Maya.
Glacial microclimates mimic climate change

Glacial microclimates mimic climate change

Tree rings record microclimate changes as glaciers grow and shrink, giving scientists a new tool to study how ecosystems respond to climate change.
The tomb of Wahibre-mery-Neith discovered in Abusir

The tomb of Wahibre-mery-Neith discovered in Abusir

The Abusir tomb can be most probably dated to late 26th Dynasty or early 27th Dynasty (early fifth century BC).
Kourion Urban Space Project (KUSP) 2022 Excavation Season

Kourion Urban Space Project (KUSP) 2022 Excavation Season

The excavation of Building 4 is part of a long-term archaeological investigation of the ancient city of Kourion.
A New Open Access Database for the Study of Medieval Europe

A New Open Access Database for the Study of Medieval Europe

More than 50,000 multi-isotope measurements and supplemental historical information covering the entirety of the European Middle Ages.
Oldest European salamander fossil, discovered in Scotland

Oldest European salamander fossil, discovered in Scotland

Fossils discovered in Scotland represent some of the world’s oldest salamanders, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jewellery from grave of high status Viking woman left at museum’s door

Jewellery from grave of high status Viking woman left at museum’s door

Archaeologists at the Museum of Archaeology in Stavanger could hardly believe their eyes when dress accessories typical of a Viking Age woman were delivered to the museum.
Marksman’s shield from Dresden council treasury returned

Marksman’s shield from Dresden council treasury returned

Thanks to the generous support of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Dresden City Museum was once again able to fill a World War II–related gap in its collections.
Mysterious vampire-slaying kit stuns at auction

Mysterious vampire-slaying kit stuns at auction

A mysterious vampire-slaying kit containing objects reputed to ward off the blood-thirsty monsters sparked an international bidding battle – and smashed its auction estimate to smithereens.
Bronze Age enclosure could offer earliest clues on the origins of Cardiff

Bronze Age enclosure could offer earliest clues on the origins of Cardiff

An archaeological dig at a city park has uncovered what could be the earliest house found in Cardiff.
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