Ancient banquet hall found in temple compound in Japan
A an ancient structure found in Japan, dating to the Asuka Period, was probably part of a banquet hall complex.
Ancient DNA tells tales of humans’ migrant history
Scientists once could reconstruct humanity’s distant past only from the mute testimony of ancient settlements, bones, and artefacts.
Brancaster Rings tell the story of life in Britain during the twilight of the Roman Empire
Researchers from Newcastle and Oxford Universities have for the first time catalogued in detail each of the 54 Brancaster-type rings known to exist in the UK today.
Alignment method of the Great Pyramid to cardinal points could be identified
A new study indicates that ancient Egyptians used the fall equinox for the alignment of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the four cardinal points, north-south-east-west, with great accuracy.
Koilada in Argolis: The survey’s latest finds
In 2015, quite a large Early Bronze Age settlement was located off the beach of Lampayannas, in Argolis.
Over 41,000 artefacts seized in global operation targeting trafficking of cultural goods
More than 41,000 objects including coins, furniture, paintings, musical instruments, archaeological pieces and sculptures have been seized in a global operation targeting the trafficking of cultural artefacts.
Pots, people and knowledge transfer
In the Late Neolithic, a new style of pottery appears among the grave goods buried with the dead in many parts of Europe.
Research into the family tree of today’s horses sheds new light on the origins of the species
The earliest known domesticated horses are not at the root of today's modern breed's family tree, as had previously been thought, new research has shown.
Neanderthals thought like we do
As early as 64,000 years ago Iberian Neanderthals created cave paintings.
Children in prehistoric societies accompanied adults in all activities
A research based on footprints and other findings found at a prehistoric site indicates that children in prehistoric societies accompanied adults in all activities, from hunting to tool making.
Gender Numismatics. Fluid Identities and Ancient Coinage
The polyvalence of ancient coins provides an unequalled opportunity to enhance our understanding of the complexity and dynamics of gender roles in the Mediterranean World.
Regional approaches to Early Greek Society, 1100–550 BCE
International Workshop which will take place at the Institute for Classical Archaeology / Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, on December 14–16, 2018.
New research sheds light on prehistoric human migration in Europe
DNA of ancient skeletal remains of people from southeastern Europe were used to determine migration patterns across Europe during prehistoric times.
Laser technology takes Maya archeologists where they’ve never gone before
With the help of airborne laser mapping technology, a team of archaeologists is exploring on a larger scale than ever before the history and spread of settlement at the ancient Maya site of Ceibal in Guatemala.
Important works of art will be auctioned at Christie’s
The art collection belonging to the late Preston Robert Tisch and his also deceased wife Joan Tisch will be auctioned at Christie’s House this coming May.
Study identifies traces of indigenous ‘Taíno’ in present-day Caribbean populations
Researchers have produced the first clear genetic evidence that the indigenous people whom Columbus first encountered in the New World still have living descendants today.
The Asclepieion and Aphrodision were probably under the same roof in the ancient city of Kythnos
Archaeologist Alexandros Mazarakis Ainian, head of excavations in the region, talks to the Athens and Macedonian News Agency about the progress of the research.
Fortifications of the Ottoman period in the Aegean
The Ephorate of Antiquitites of Lesbos organizes a scientific conference holding as subject the fortifications of the Ottoman period in the Aegean.
Soft tissue fossil clues could help search for ancient life on Earth and other planets
Fossils that preserve entire organisms (including both hard and soft body parts) are critical to our understanding of evolution and ancient life on Earth. However, these exceptional deposits are extremely rare.
Did Humans Domesticate Themselves?
Human 'self-domestication' is a hypothesis that states that among the driving forces of human evolution, humans selected their companions depending on who had a more pro-social behavior.
First 3D morphometric study of the molars of Sima de los Huesos
Paper on the morphological analysis of the dentin in the lower molars of the population of the archaeological site of Sima de los Huesos (Atapuerca, Burgos), using three-dimensional geometric morphometry.
“The countless aspects of Beauty” are being exhibited in Sparta
The exhibition aims to record humankind’s continuous quest for Beauty over the centuries and its incorporation into daily life, by depicting it in art works, cosmetic artefacts and everyday utensils.
Bi/Multilingualism and the History of Language Learning and Teaching
Abstracts should be sent by 23 February 2018.
Annual Meeting on Christian Origins
The call for papers for the Annual Meeting on Christian Origins (Bertinoro, Italy, September 27–29, 2018) has opened.