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.
The colored skeletons of Çatalhöyük
A team with participation of the University of Bern provides new insights about how the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük buried their dead.
Unknown settlement discovered north of Grevena
Sites with remains of public buildings, architectural members and cemeteries were discovered in the settlement of Agios Georgios.
Pilot visits to the Kastas Mound in 2022
Lina Mendoni inspected the monuments at the archaeological site of Amphipolis.
Saffron originates from Bronze Age Greece
This is the conclusion reached by a new German scientific study which seems to give a definitive answer to the question of the crocus plant’s origin.
Five more ancient Egyptian tombs discovered in Saqqara
The tombs were discovered in the area northwest of the pyramid of King Merenre.
A woman’s “Scent” in an Early Iron Age settlement outside Thessaloniki
Numerous traces of weaving and jewelry found at the site "Trapeza of Neo Rysio, Kardia" come to confirm that this spot was used as a settlement.
Engineering and Archaeology researchers join forces against climate crisis
An interdisciplinary team of researchers will look to identify ways of tackling the climate crisis at an international conference.
Beheaded croc reveals ancient family secrets
The partially fossilized remains of a giant extinct crocodilian explain how modern crocodilian species may have evolved.
A new… 5.5 million year old Odysseus
While studying fossils from excavations in southern Spain, Palaeontologist Dr. George Georgalis identified a new species of snake.
Ramadan B. Hussein has passed away
He associated his name with Saqqara, excavating the first ever known mummification workshop.
Fournoi 2021: results of the underwater archaeological research
Τhe sixth expedition by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities focused on the study and documentation of an Early Byzantine shipwreck.
Endurance is found
The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance.
Ancient magical bowls uncovered in the home of a Jerusalem resident
Ancient magical bowls, carrying spells and incantations in the Hebrew script, uncovered in the home of a Jerusalem resident.
Rare Pictish symbol stone found near potential site of famous battle
Pictish symbol stone found close to the location of one of the most significant carved stone monuments ever uncovered in Scotland.
There may have been three different species of Tyrannosaurus
Acccording to new estimates of scientists who made a thorough anatomical comparison of skeletal fossils found to date.
2021 investigations at the site of Agios Ioannis/Vretsia-Roudias completed
Excavations were conducted at the site in November 2021, following a one-year gap due to restrictions related to the pandemic.