Philippine islands: A technologically advanced maritime culture
Scientists have established compelling evidence of the pivotal role of the Philippine archipelago in ancient maritime Southeast Asia.
Delta Dynasties: Cities of Power in Ancient Egypt
Study Day on shifting political power, urban development, and cultural identity over five centuries of ancient history in the Egyptian Delta.
Papua New Guinea’s genetic past through ancient DNA analysis
In the rugged landscapes of Papua New Guinea a remarkable discovery has brought new clarity to one of humanity’s greatest migrations.
Getty exhibition explores the splendors of Mycenaean Greece
Major international loan exhibition marks the reopening of the Getty Villa Museum, closed since the Palisades Fire.
Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex uncovered in Guatemala
The discovery spans Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal located near the prominent Mayan city of Uaxactún in the Petén region.
4,000-year-old ceremonial altar unearthed near pyramid in Peru
Archaeologists working at the foot of an ancient pyramid in Peru have uncovered a circular altar dating back 4,000 years.
Roman mosaics discovered in Thalheim, Austria
Three exceptionally well-preserved mosaics, including a unique dolphin motif from the 2nd century AD, came to light in Thalheim bei Wels.
Results of the excavations at Dromolaxia, Cyprus
An international team conducted excavations at the extraurban cemetery of the Late Cypriot harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia.
Return of 11 antiquities to the People of Egypt
'Eleven more priceless antiquities have now been recovered and returned to where they rightfully belong', said District Attorney Bragg.
Late Paleolithic whale bone tools
A recent study presents groundbreaking evidence of Late Paleolithic humans utilizing whale bones for tool-making along the Bay of Biscay.
1,400-year-old crown still adorned with insect wings
While carefully digging through the rocky soil of South Korea, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable ancient crown.
Alexander the Great’s Women
Alexander's multiple wives, along with his mother, became embroiled in a deadly web of rivalries and power struggles that ultimately shattered any chance of dynastic continuity.
New insights into the life of the “Ice Prince”
He became known as the “Ice Prince of Mattsies” due to the spectacular method used to recover his remains...
Over 100 archaeological structures found at Gran Pajatén, Peru
The first major discovery in the region since the 1980s more than doubles the known archaeological structures at the Chachapoya complex.
New method for accessing proteins in ancient human remains
A new method could soon unlock the vast repository of biological information held in the proteins of ancient soft tissues.
A sweeping study of 7,000 years of monuments in South Arabia
How ancient pastoralists changed placement and construction of monuments over time in the face of environmental and cultural forces.
The Janissaries
This volume presents the proceedings of the 12th Halcyon Days in Crete Symposium, held in Rethymno from January 12-14, 2024.
Frida: The making of an icon
”Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon“ at Tate Modern showcases works by the artist that introduce her ‘many selves’.
Archaeometrical study of stone inscriptions
The conference will be held in the Botanical Garden, via Antonino Longo, 19 – Catania, on 5-6 June 2025.
Memory and Space in Classical Athens (and Beyond)
This is just a reminder of the approaching deadline for the call for the Summer School Memory and Space in Classical Athens (and Beyond).
Inter-faith encounters in Late Byzantium
The aim of this Colloquium is to explore case studies of unity in diversity or unity vs diversity in Late Byzantium.
Homo erectus from the seabed
Archaeological finds off the coast of Java, Indonesia provide insight into the world of Homo erectus, 140,000 years ago.
Three Tombs Unearthed in Dra Abu El-Naga
Three tombs from the New Kingdom have been uncovered during the current excavation season at Dra Abu El-Naga on the west bank of Luxor.
Study reveals different phases of evolution during Ice Age
A new study has provided fresh insights into how animals such as the woolly mammoth evolved to survive the cold during the Ice Age.