Regressus ad uterum
This book aims at demonstrating
that referring to birth and its practical modalities is an essential
aspect of Ancient Egypt’s funerary beliefs.
Dig for artefacts confirms New Guinea’s Neolithic period
It is well known that agriculture developed independently in New Guinea 7000 years ago, but evidence of its influence on how people lived has eluded scientists – until now.
Health (Hygieia) in Ancient Greece
Visitors can explore the world of Hygieia in ancient Greece from their home and discover practices and traditions.
Damage caused to the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb
In a series of earthquakes, on Sunday, March 22, 2020, the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb suffered damage to the building and severe damage to the permanent exhibition and objects.
ERC-Funded PhD studentship at the University of Vienna
The position will be funded for three years, starting October 1st, 2020. Closing date for applications is May 15th, 2020.
New Date: Workhop Muros et Moenia
Workshop on the interrelated aspects of ancient and early medieval walls in the Mediterranean and northwestern Europe throughout the first millennium CE.
Birmingham Egyptology Symposium cancelled
The Symposium 'Biography in ancient Egypt' scheduled to take place at the University of Birmingham on 29th May 2020 has been cancelled.
Greek and Latin Summer Courses
CLaSS will offer beginners and intermediate classes, in which participants will have the opportunity to engage with original Greek and Latin texts.
Neanderthals ate mussels, fish, and seals too
International research team with participation from University of Göttingen find it wasn't just Homo sapiens who sourced food from the sea ‒ impact on cognitive abilities suspected.
International Byzantinist Reading Group
Two Byzantinists from Bilkent University and Università degli Studi di Milano are putting together an international reading group.
Exhibition of works by Alfred Cohen opened and closed on the same day
The exhibition entitled “Alfred Cohen: an American Artist in Europe”, at Bush House in King's College, London, was being prepared for many years now.
Small horses got smaller, big tapirs got bigger 47 million years ago
Exceptionally preserved fossil animals gave palaeontologists a unique window into the evolution of mammals 47 million years ago.
Clues about flying reptiles in the Sahara 100 million years ago
Fish-eating pterosaurs with wingspans of up to 13 feet soared and snatched prey, Baylor University researcher says.
A neolithic era developed independently in New Guinea
New artifacts uncovered at the Waim archaeological site in the highlands of New Guinea illustrate a shift in human behavior between 5050 and 4200 years ago.
Five and a half hours at the Hermitage from home
A look at 45 galleries, 588 art works, live performances by Kirill Richter and dancers of the Hermitage Theatre and directed visits by art lovers to the museum.
Notice: Summer School BSA scholarships for undergraduates
Update by the British School at Athens regarding the scholarships to students attending the BSA Undergraduate Course (23rd August - 13th September 2020).
Theodosius and the Limits of Empire
This monograph is the first English language biography of Theodosius I in 25 years.
PhD studentship at Newcastle University
The Iland Postgraduate Research Studentship Award competition at Newcastle University for entry in October 2020 is now advertised.
Unprecedented preservation of fossil feces from the La Brea Tar Pits
A team of researchers from La Brea Tar Pits, report the first coprolites – or fossil feces – ever discovered in an asphaltic – or tar pit – context.
Romans already had miniature dogs as pets over 2,000 years ago
Like many dog lovers today, the Romans had ‘miniature dogs’ as pets that were similar in size to Pekingese or some types of Chihuahua.
Web browsing the B&E Goulandris Collection from home
Digital reproductions of 148 works, images of details and audio guided tours in two languages offer users a complete picture of the art works.
Free Video Course on Ancient Greek History
“Ancient Origins” invites its readers to a free video course on Ancient Greek History.
Museums in Egypt close due to Coronavirus
Museums in Egypt close to the public in the framework of measurements against the Coronavirus spread.
Bone analyses tell about kitchen utensils in the Middle Ages
Who in the Middle Ages cooked their dinner in copper pots? And where did they do it? Such information can be revealed by chemical analyses of human bones.