Unusual knife of an early medieval scribe discovered in Pasym
The 8th-9th century knife is the only such object known from Poland.
Young, 17 to 20, fairly tall…
Experts believe the Nothumberland skeleton would have been a handsome chap.
It’s not how you play the game, but how the dice were made
UC Davis study looks at how dice changed over 2,000 years to be more fair.
The Long Third Century BCE
Call for Papers about the third century BCE, a period of great changes set between the dramatic battle of Ipsus (301 BCE) and the beginning of the Macedonian War (200 BCE).
Rare Arabic-inspired chess piece found in Tønsberg, Norway
Archaeologists recently made a particularly spectacular find in Tønsberg - a rare and richly decorated chess piece.
Egypt and Austria XII
"Central Europe, Egypt and the Orient: The Current Research" will be the theme of the conference.
The Eleventh Archaeopteryx
Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich report the first description of the geologically oldest fossil securely attributable to the genus Archaeopteryx.
Michael Boyd talks about the finds at Dhaskalio
On the occasion of the impressive discoveries on Keros, the Athens and Macedonian News Agency spoke with co-director of the excavations at Dhaskalio Dr Michael Boyd of Cambridge University.
The church of Elijah the Prophet in Thessaloniki
When talking about the space and ambience of a Byzantine church, it is essential that we take into consideration the lighting.
Harbours and routes of the Eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age
Call for Papers for EAA 2018 Barcelona Session: #197.
Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology seeks archaeologist
Highly motivated self-starters that are capable of working in a demanding environment and that are looking to further their career as a Nubiologist.
Thessaloniki Metro: Solution being sought for enhancing the fountain-house
Two proposals were brought to the table during the discussion last Tuesday at the Central Archaeological Council (KAS), following the presentation of all the archaeological and technical data.
Fossil bone tissues shed light on Australia’s polar dinosaurs
Dinosaurs that lived in what is now known as Victoria more than 120 million years ago would have dealt with prolonged periods of darkness and below freezing temperatures, a new study reveals.
Ancient lake reveals a colorful past
Archaeologists say they may have discovered one of the earliest examples of a 'crayon'.
Modern human brain organization emerged only recently
Homo sapiens fossils demonstrate a gradual evolution of the human brain towards its modern globular shape.
Remains of earliest modern human outside of Africa unearthed in Israel
Discovery of jawbone pushes back history of Homo sapiens migration by at least 50,000 years, Tel Aviv University and University of Haifa researchers say.
The northeastern Aegean bone industries as case study of local cultural dynamics
Aegean lecture by Rozalia Christidou, today, at the Swedish Institute in Athens.
Keros: Unexpected archaeological finds in the heart of the Aegean
New excavations have brought to light a multitude of imposing and tightly built structures, much more impressive than what we thought to date, proving that it was one of the most important sites in the Aegean of the Early Bronze Age.
Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology
Sapienza University of Rome, together with Unitelma Sapienza University of Rome, has recently launched a distance learning Master Degree in Classical Archaeology.
Improved accuracy in estimations of deceased age
A more accurate method for assessing an individuals age of death has been announced by forensic researchers at North Carolina State University.
Nefertiti was no pharaoh
Contrary to popular opinion, one of the most famous women in ancient history did not rule Egypt, according to a new book.
Archaeology – Frozen in time
The archaeological record of post humanity is being revealed, and then destroyed by melting glacial patches in Scandinavia, the Alps and North America.
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Athens
The new Museum of Ancient Greek Technology 'Kostas Kotsanas' opened to the public on January 8, at 6 Pindarou Street in Kolonaki.
The Association of Greek Archaeologists about the fountain-house in the Thessaloniki metro
On January 23, 2018, the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) discussed the enhancement of the fountain-house which was revealed at the north entrance of the Agia Sofia station, during construction works of the Thessaloniki Metropolitan Railway.