Women influenced coevolution of dogs and humans
In a cross-cultural analysis, Washington State University researchers found several factors may have played a role in building the mutually beneficial relationship between humans and dogs, including temperature, hunting and surprisingly—gender.
Dinosaur embryo helps crack baby Tyrannosaur mystery
The first-known fossils of tyrannosaur embryos have shed light on the early development of the colossal animals, which could grow to 40 feet in length and weigh eight tonnes.
Temple shaped burial monument brought to light in Paiania
The bas relief was transferred for safekeeping and conservation to the Archaeological Museum of Vravrona.
Inequality in medieval Cambridge in the bones of its residents
Social inequality was "recorded on the bones" of Cambridge's medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains.
First people to enter the Americas likely did so with their dogs
The first people to settle in the Americas likely brought their own canine companions with them, according to new research which sheds more light on the origin of dogs.
Late Αrchaic temple found in the sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia
The excavation of the large Post-Classical-Hellenistic portico was also completed inside the expropriated area.
A Roman villa appears under an Islamic tower
The work done in 2020 reveals an exhaustive analysis of an underneath Roman phase, possibly a rustic residential villa.
15th annual field campaign at Kouklia/Palaepafos completed
The University of Cyprus Expedition conducted three periods of investigation in 2020 focusing on the urban landscape of ancient Pafos.
Martin Sinclair Frankland Hood (31 January 1917 – 18 January 2021)
Archaeologist and former director of BSA Sinclair Hood died at the age of 104 years.
Appointment at the Geosites of Lesvos
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest continues to record, map, interpret and present the sites describes as geosites - geological monuments.
Underwater Archaeological Research off Kasos in 2020
The most remarkable find in the second research season was a shipwreck of the Roman period with a mixed cargo containing amphorae of the popular "Dressel 20" type.
Early humans used chopping tools to break animal bones
esearchers from the Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University unraveled the function of flint tools known as ‘chopping tools’, found at the prehistoric site of Revadim, east of Ashdod.
Burial practices point to an interconnected Early Medieval Europe
New ideas could spread rapidly in the Dark Ages as communities were interconnected, creating a surprisingly unified culture in Europe.
Obituary for Polish Professor Dr. Wiktor Andrzej Daszewski
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works of Cyprus has announced the death of the archaeologist Dr. Wiktor Andrzej Daszewski, professor at the University of Warsaw and Director of the Polish archaeological excavations in Kato Pafos.
Green light given for recreation spots at Hellinikon
The General Directorate of Restoration, Museums and Technical Works has signed two agreements regarding the investment at Hellinikon.
Ancient European hoards full of standardized bronze objects
In the Early Bronze Age of Europe, ancient people used bronze objects as an early form of money, even going so far as to standardize the shape and weight of their currency.
Dinosaur-Era sea lizard had teeth like a shark
New study identifies a bizarre new species suggesting that giant marine lizards thrived before the asteroid wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Xerxes against Hellas – An Iconic Conflict from Different Perspectives
Call for papers for an international conference remembering the 2500th anniversary of Xerxes’ campaign against Greece.
Small-Island Resilience and Vulnerability
The Call for Papers for EAA 2021 Session #322 "Small-Island Resilience and Vulnerability" is now open.
Using fossils and gravitational-wave science to predict earth’s future
A group of international scientists, including an Australian astrophysicist, has used knowhow from gravitational wave astronomy (used to find black holes in space) to study ancient marine fossils as a predictor of climate change.
Cretaceous amber fossil sheds light on bioluminescence in beetles
While the chemistry that gives some insects the almost magical ability to glow is now reasonably well-appreciated, much less is known about how these signals evolved.
Kavala: the emblematic building of the Grand Club opens once again
This neoclassical mansion which started being constructed in the late 19th century, became inextricably linked with the history of Kavala.
3,000 ornate grave goods found in Anglo-Saxon cemetery
A team from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have excavated the largest Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Northamptonshire at Overstone Gate.
New Archaeology for Anthropocene Era
Archaeology as practiced today bears virtually no resemblance to the tomb raiding portrayed in movies and video games.