Getty returns ancient bronze couch to Türkiye
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the return to the Republic of Türkiye of an ancient bronze funerary couch dating back to ca. 530 BCE.
Scientists explore origins of horseback riding
In a new study, the team examined medical studies of modern equestrians, records of human remains across thousands of years etc.
Ancient humans strategically targeted reindeer-rich territory
Research reveals that the Gravettian hunters were not following migrating herds of reindeer over long distances.
Spectacular archaeological discovery in Kazimierza Wielka
Excavation revealed the remains of 160 objects related to Neolithic and early Bronze Age colonisation, as well as a mixed rite cemetery.
Kykladitisses: Untold stories of women in the Cyclades
The archaeological exhibition Kykladitisses: Untold Stories of women in the Cyclades, which will be on display at the Museum of Cycladic Art - Stathatos Mansion from December 12, 2024 to May 4, 2025.
Early dingoes are related to dogs from New Guinea and East Asia
The findings challenges previous claims that dingoes derived from pariah dogs from India or Thailand.
Digital Humanities Assistant
The British School at Athens (BSA) is seeking a dynamic and innovative Digital Humanities Assistant to join their team.
Results of excavations in ancient Fregellae
From 22 July to 19 August 2024, a team of researchers investigated the remains of the late Republican city of Fregellae in present-day Italy.
AAH 2025 Annual Meeting
The Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati will host the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association of Ancient Historians (AAH).
BA and Leverhulme Fellowships in Classics at St Andrews
The School of Classics at the University of St Andrews welcomes applications from eligible scholars interested in applying for a fellowship at St Andrews.
Clovis people used Great Lakes camp annually 13,000 years ago
The earliest humans to settle the Great Lakes region likely returned to a campsite in southwest Michigan for several years in a row.
A Master of Secrets in the Chamber of Darkness
A volume in honor of Robert K. Ritner presenting the latest groundbreaking research in Egyptology and beyond.
Norwegian gold treasure found with a metal detector
On the island of Rennesøy, a metal detectorist recently discovered nine coin-like gold pendants engraved with rare horse symbols.
Monumental Roman arsenal in Novae, Bulgaria
The arsenal in the camp of the Roman Italian Legion in Novae (Bulgaria) occupied as much as 32,000 square meters.
Easter Island population collapse never happened
A genetic study published in "Nature" debunks the long-standing theory of a collapse marked by famine, violence and even cannibalism.
Isolated lifestyle may have led to Neanderthal extinction
Neanderthal remains recently discovered in a cave in France support well-known theory of why the Neanderthals became extinct.
UNESCO on Sudan Heritage Sites’ Looting and Damage
Concerns about the damages and looting of several Sudanese archaeological sites and museums.
Two works from London on display in Athens
The National Gallery has lent the B&E Goulandris Foundation two unique works from its Collection - Paul Gauguin’s “Still life with vase” and Paul Cézanne’s “Landscape with poplars”.
Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen puberty
Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Stellenbosch and Western Cape
Applications are awaited for a postdoctoral fellowship co-hosted by the Universities of Stellenbosch and the Western Cape.
Ancient amphora discovered in St. Paul’s Bay
A remarkable discovery was made in St. Paul’s Bay when a bather came across what was initially suspected to be an explosive device underwater.
‘Remarkable’ Pictish ring discovered at Moray fort
A pictish ring has been uncovered at a Moray fort previously thought to have been 'archaeologically vandalised'.
American Indian hunters
The Unseen Museum presents a set of ancient stone weapons and tools, used by the indigenous populations of Northeastern America.
Interesting insights into the routines of an early execution site
Full and partial burials came to light in the course of the ongoing excavations at a former gallows site in Quedlinburg, Germany.