Dresden Museum thieves got away with “priceless” jewellery
Images on the surveillance cameras show two men entering the museum through a barred window.
Inbreeding and population/demographic shifts could have led to Neanderthal extinction
Neanderthal extinction could have occurred without environmental pressure or competition with modern humans.
Researchers say animal-like embryos preceded animal appearance
A new scientific study suggests animal-like embryological traits developed long before animals themselves.
Barbequed clams on the menu for ancient Puerto Ricans
Analysis of fossilized shells reveals cooking habits of Caribbean civilizations over 2500 years ago.
Three spectacularly preserved ancient coffins found in Egypt
Three spectacularly preserved ancient coffins were found by archaeologists in Egypt’ s Assassif, opposite Luxor.
Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine’s mysterious ivory manikins
Advanced imaging techniques have offered a revealing glimpse inside these captivating ivory dolls.
Beads made from ostrich eggshell track cultural change in ancient Africa
Study finds correlation between bead size and herding practices in ancient African cultures.
New Cretaceous mammal fossil sheds light on evolution of middle ear
Researchers have reported a new species of multituberculate with well-preserved middle ear bones from the Cretaceous Jehol Biota of China.
International Conference on Art History, Literature, Social Sciences and Education
This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
Frida Kahlo painting fetched almost 6 million dollars
A Frida Kahlo painting exceeded the estimated price of its sale at a recent auction at Christie’s House in New York.
Dinosaur skull turns paleontology assumptions on their head
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has unearthed a well-preserved Styracosaurus skull—and its facial imperfections have implications for how paleontologists identify new species of dinosaurs.
Unique sledge dogs helped the Inuit thrive in the North American Arctic
A unique group of dogs helped the Inuit conquer the tough terrain of the North American Arctic, major new analysis of the remains of hundreds of animals shows.
Human migration out of Africa may have followed monsoons in the Middle East
Last year, scientists announced that a human jawbone and prehistoric tools found in 2002 in Misliya Cave, on the western edge of Israel, were between 177,000 and 194,000 years old.
International Conference in Classics and Ancient History
The Centre for Classical and Humanistic Studies of the University of Coimbra announces the first edition of its biennial Conference in Classics and Ancient History.
Graduate Bursaries (UK) for the Fondation Hardt
Seven bursaries of up to £500 are again this year being offered to Doctoral Students in the U.K. to enable them to take advantage of a stay of two weeks at the Fondation in 2019.
Doctoral study in Classics and Ancient History
The Department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology & Egyptology at the University of Manchester is pleased to invite applications for doctoral study in Classics and Ancient History, and to the AHRC North West Consortium Doctoral Training Programme (NWCDTP) Classics Pathway for associated funding.
PLUGGY has been officially handed over to the European citizens
PLUGGY ‘s objective is to connect users through cultural heritage we wish to share with others.
Experimental Archaeology: Making, Understanding, Story-telling
The book is based on the proceedings of a two-day workshop on experimental archaeology at the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens in 2017, in collaboration with UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture.
Otago scientist excavates medieval Uzbek cemetery
An Otago scientist has been digging up human remains in the backyards of Uzbek villagers to discover how people lived in the Middle Ages.
Banksy’s The Drinker avoided being auctioned at the last minute
The British auction house issued a laconic statement: “The work was withdrawn in agreement with the consignor”.
Vikings in the Mediterranean
Ιnternational conference co-organized by the Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Institutes at Athens in the year of the Norwegian Institute’s 30th anniversary.
Rare animal mummies’ discovery announced in Egypt
Dozens of mummified cats, scarab beetles, cobras and crocodiles have been previously uncovered during excavations carried out by the mission last year.
Excavations at Agios Sozomenos completed
The 7th excavation season aimed at clarifying the architectural plan of the fortress at Nikolides and investigating further the complex of buildings at Djirpoulos.
Ancient Akrotiri-Dreamer’s Bay Project
Between September 8th and 19th 2019, a second season of underwater investigation was conducted at Dreamer’s Bay on the southern shores of the Akrotiri Peninsula, Cyprus.