Origins of the Avars elucidated with ancient DNA
Multidisciplinary research team sheds light on the 1,400-year-old mystery about the genetic origins of the Avar elite.
Periodic volcanism triggered multiple Jurassic extinctions
A group of Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian geologists provide critical new evidence for the timing of volcanic activity in the Karoo province, the largest of the Jurassic magma systems. The remnants of the province are widespread in southern Africa and Antarctica.
SPOT, a quadruped robot to Protect Pompeii
SPOT, a quadruped robot at the service of archaeology to inspect archaeological areas and structures in safety
First Fossil of a Daytime Active Owl at the Edge of the Tibetan Plateau
Researchers have found the amazingly well-preserved fossil skeleton of an extinct owl that lived more than six million years ago in China.
The Acropolis Museum welcomes spring
The Acropolis Museum welcomes visitors during the summer season, with a new cycle of presentations in the Museum’s archaeological excavation.
The Marquesas Islands: window into a lost world
Polynesian explorers discovered a treasure trove of unique plants and animals when they arrived in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, according to new research.
The terracotta army: the clay army with the Greek signature
Eight thousand terracotta soldiers were "born", set up in battle formation and buried standing next to their leader to send out a message of timeless might.
Migrants from south carrying maize were early Maya ancestors
New research shows that a site in Belize was critical in studying the origins of the ancient Maya people and the spread of maize as a staple food.
Major archaeological discovery in Southern Jordan
A French-Jordanian team of archaeologists discovers a unique ritual installation dedicated to mass hunting of gazelles during the Neolithic using gigantic traps.
Smells like Ancient Society: Ways to study and reconstruct past scents
Researchers discuss the importance of scent in human history and address how and why experts might investigate smells from the past.
In the same city: Christians and Jews in Thessaloniki
The exhibition material captures the atmosphere and society of Thessaloniki during a transitional period in history.
Modern animal life could have origins in delta
The ancestors of many animal species alive today may have lived in a delta in what is now China, new research suggests.
Dense bones allowed Spinosaurus to hunt underwater
A new study has revealed that Spinosaurus could submerge itself underwater to hunt.
Rewriting The History Books: Why The Vikings Left Greenland
New study led by UMass Amherst suggests that increasing aridity, not temperature change, contributed to the Norse abandonment of Greenland settlements in the 15th century.
Leftovers in pottery allow peek into an ancient civilization kitchen
Scientists study animal lipids and microscopical remains of plants in vessels from the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization and preceding Copper Age cultures in northern Gujarat, India.
Restoration begins on the Longola Pirogue in the Poggiomarino area
On the 8th March, restoration work began on the pirogue of Longola, a protohistoric perifluvial village in the Poggiomarino area.
New study sheds light on early human hair evolution
Researchers at the George Washington University examined what factors drive hair variation in a wild population of lemurs known as Indriidae.
A tour of Ancient Olympia
Monuments and sacred buildings come to life, giving visitors the opportunity to become "participants" in the games and rituals of the Olympic Games.
Christie’s to offer Warhol’s legendary Shot Sage Blue Marilyn
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol is poised to be the most expensive 20th century artwork to ever sell at auction.
Ancylotheria, mastodons, hipparia and machairodons in Sidirokastro
Dinosaurs may never have lived in Greece but other prehistoric animals roamed free across a savannah in the region of today's Sidirokastro.
New technology useful in identifying ancient hunter-gatherer sites
Researchers looking to identify some of the most difficult ‘finds’ in archaeology are tapping technology to help in the search.
Study reconsiders name of Peru’s Machu Picchu
In their recently published paper, the researchers conclude that the Incas originally called it Huayna Picchu.
Genomic analysis supports ancient Muwekma Ohlone connection
Research shows a genetic relationship between modern-day Tribe members and individuals buried nearby who lived more than 1,900 years ago.
An archaeological investigation analyses peasant life in Roman Spain
An investigation by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) delves into the life of peasant settlements.