Polish scientist tracks migrations of ancient Greek potters
Recent analysis shows that around 1200 BC, potters from Aegina left their homes and began to make characteristic vessels in many places scattered along the Gulf of Euboea.
Ptolemaic Temple found in Kom Shakau, Upper Egypt
The remains of the temple of Ptolemy IV have been unearthed at Kom Shakau in Sohag, Egypt.
Continuing research on the Antikythera Shipwreck
The aim of this research is to update the mapping of the archaeological site and assess the condition of the shipwreck.
Anchoring Technology in Greco-Roman Antiquity
In this conference, the focus will be on technological innovations in classical antiquity, and the ways in which these became acceptable, were adopted, and spread.
Latest excavations at the ancient town of Pyla-Koutsopetria
PKAP’s 2019 field season was focused on further understanding the site’s fortification system, as well as getting a clearer picture of the domestic/industrial areas within.
The last mammoths died on a remote island
The last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island in the Arctic Ocean; they died out 4,000 years ago within a very short time.
New finds from the excavation at Sissi in Lasithi
Over 100 archaeologists of various nationalities took part in the 10th excavation season at Sissi (municipality of Agios Nikolaos) in Crete conducted by the Belgian School at Athens (EBSA) in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lasithi.
Agamemnon, the Pathetic Despot: Reading Characterization in Homer
Andrew Porter explains the expression of characterization in Homer’s works, from an oral-traditional point of view.
Homeric Imagery and the Natural Environment
William Brockliss explores the Homeric poets’ use of concrete concepts drawn from the Greek natural environment to aid their audiences’ understanding of abstract concepts.
Fossil fish gives new insights into the evolution
An international research team led by Giuseppe Marramà from the Institute of Paleontology of the University of Vienna discovered a new and well-preserved fossil stingray with an exceptional anatomy, which greatly differs from living species.
More than 200 works by Andy Warhol are on show at the Pietrasanta Basilica
The exhibition gives the public the opportunity to view most of the works by the brilliant American artist.
UNESCO representative visits Spinalonga for inspection
It is finally a matter of time for the granting of Spinalonga's request, submitted last January, to be included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Plato’s Republic
The book explains the context and introduces the most important topics that Plato’s Republic covers.
2,000-year-old Herculaneum Scrolls studied using UK’s Synchrotron, Diamond Light Source
Using this powerful light source and special techniques the team has developed, the researchers are working to virtually unwrap two complete scrolls and four fragments from the damaged Herculaneum scrolls.
Rembrandt-Velázquez: Dutch & Spanish Masters at the Rijksmuseum
In this exhibition, 60 paintings by Spanish and Dutch masters hang alongside each other in pairs, resulting in fascinating visual dialogues on realism and eternity, religion and beauty.
Tapestries in the Hermitage Collection
The exhibition contains twenty pieces that represent European tapestry weaving belonging to such artistic tendencies as Historicism, the Art Nouveau and Modernism.
Verrocchio: Sculptor and Painter of Renaissance Florence
The exhibition examines the wealth and breadth of Verrocchio's extraordinary artistry by bringing together some 50 of his masterpieces in painting, sculpture, and drawing.
Rembrandt’s Light to see in London
Exhibition celebrates 350 years since his death with 35 of his iconic paintings, etchings and drawings, including major international loans from The Louvre and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
African evidence support Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis
A team of scientists from South Africa has discovered evidence partially supporting a hypothesis that Earth was struck by a meteorite or asteroid 12 800 years ago.
Microscopic evidence sheds light on the disappearance of the world’s largest mammals
New, state-of-the-art methods provide detailed insights into the timing and causes of 'megafauna' extinctions in the past.
The oldest microlith technology in a rainforest setting
Microliths — small, retouched stone tools — found in a Sri Lankan cave are the earliest evidence of such advanced technology in South Asia.
Ancient genomes provide insight into the genetic history of the second plague pandemic
An international team of researchers has analyzed remains from ten archaeological sites in England, France, Germany, Russia, and Switzerland to gain insight into the different stages of the second plague pandemic.
Funded and salaried PhD studentship at the University of Vienna
Applications are invited for an ERC-funded and salaried position of a PhD-level researcher at the Institute for Ancient History and Classics, Papyrology and Epigraphy at the University of Vienna.
Narratology
This volume offers the first diachronic reception history of narratology, covering a period of 2,500 years.