Cannabis and Frankincense at the Judahite Shrine of Biblical Arad
Analysis of the material on two Iron Age altars discovered at the entrance to the "holy of holies" of a shrine at Tel Arad in the Beer-sheba Valley, Israel, were found to contain Cannabis and Frankincense.
Chinese pterodactyl wings its way to the United Kingdom
The first ever specimen of a pterodactyl, more commonly found in China and Brazil, has been found in the United Kingdom.
The archaeological site of Pompeii has reopened to the public
For this first phase of the reopening, scheduled to last two weeks, only a predetermined route may be followed.
L. Mendoni: “It is time the British Museum reconsiders its position”
"International public opinion is now unreservedly in favour of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens" said the Minister.
Unlocking Sacred Landscapes
The Unlocking Sacred Landscapes (UnSaLa) Network is pleased to announce that Open Archaeology vol. 5's Special Open Access Issue 'Unlocking Sacred Landscapes: Digital Humanities and Ritual Space has been completely available online.
Who were the Canaanites?
Researchers reporting in the journal Cell on May 28 have new insight into the Canaanites’ history based on a new genome-wide analysis of ancient DNA collected from 73 individuals.
Roman Iron Age gaming pieces found in Norwegian Cairn
Archaeologists from the University Museum of Bergen have excavated a grave cairn in Western Norway and discovered several gaming pieces from the Roman Iron Age.
Underwater archaeologists from INAH discover 200-year-old wreck
The “Manuel Polanco” wreck, named after the fisherman who made the initial discovery whilst diving the Caribbean waters to find fish, lobsters or conch has been added to a national register of 70 shipwrecks in the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve.
An 18 million year old fossilized tree trunk
It is a unique museum exhibit of its kind as it maintains the tree’s root system intact.
Wirral’s industrial past unearthed at Former Docks
Insights into the Wirral’s industrial past have been unearthed at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters, with the remains of various alkali, iron, lead and copper works being among the early industrial operations discovered.
ADHD: genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans
The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays.
Initial Upper Paleolithic technology in North China 41,000 years ago
A wave of new technology in the Late Paleolithic had reached North China by around 41,000 years ago, according to a study.
Women in Historical and Archaeological Video Games
People interested in contributing to the volume are asked to submit a 500-word abstract and selective bibliography by May 29.
New Raphael masterpiece discovered in the Vatican
The mural depicts the allegories of Justice (Latin: Iustitia) and Friendship (Comitas).
Early African Muslims had a halal discovery of thousands of ancient animal
Early Muslim communities in Africa ate a cosmopolitan diet as the region became a trading centre for luxury goods, the discovery of thousands of ancient animal bones has shown.
7,000 years of demographic history in France
French prehistory was punctuated by two waves of migration: the first during the Neolithic period, about 6,300 years ago, the second during the Bronze Age, about 4,200 years ago.
Supercomputer model simulations reveal cause of Neanderthal extinction
Only competition between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens can explain the rapid demise of Neanderthals around 43 to 38 thousand years ago.
Europe’s earliest house mouse… followed swiftly by the house cat
Scientists have discovered that the house mouse invaded European homes 2,500 years earlier than previously thought.
First fossil nursery of the great white shark discovered
Paleo-kindergarten ensured evolutionary success millions of years ago.
INAH archaeologists discover 60 mammoths
The team from INAH has been conducting a rescue project exploring 23 locations 6 miles from Tultepec, where mammoths were found in ancient pits.
Migration patterns reveal an Eden for ancient humans and animals
Pinnacle Point was as much of an Eden for animals as it was for early humans.
First exhaustive study of the Paleolithic site of El Provencio
The researcher Davinia Moreno has conducted the first exhaustive study of El Provencio, a Paleolithic site in the province of Cuenca.
Circulating Artefacts (CircArt) project announces job positions
CircArt's online platform currently focuses on antiquities from Egypt
and Sudan. It's designed as a tool for all, irrespective of background or profession, who want to help counteract the looting and trafficking of cultural artefacts.
The sparkle of the Acropolis charmed the international news media
The reopening of the Acropolis has received extensive publicity worldwide, as it is seen by the international media as emblematic of the ending of the lockdown enforced across Europe.