Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries
A lead codex discovered in approximately 2005, in a cave in Northern Jordan, that forms part of the collection of ‘Jordan Lead Codices’, was recently tested at the University of Surrey Ion Beam Centre with exciting results.
The face of a Neolithic man has been accurately reconstructed
Archaeologists at the British Museum have created a reconstruction of the face of a Neolithic man.
Feathered dinosaur tail found in amber
Fossil preserved in amber from Myanmar is the tail of a feathered dinosaur, a study finds.
Athens Views by Ianna Andreadis
The participatory photographic project "Athina Thea", by Ianna Andreadis, presents an unpublished and yet familiar view of Athens from the windows and the gaze of its inhabitants.
Is this the face of Robert the Bruce?
Could this be the face of Robert the Bruce, who ruled Scotland from 1306 to 1329, as it has never been seen before?
17th c. variola virus reveals the recent history of smallpox
The partially mummified remains of a young child have offered a unique insight into the history of a once-feared disease.
China’s Terracotta Warriors to be exhibited in the UK
China's Terracotta Warriors will be returning to the UK for an exhibition at Liverpool's World Museum in 2018.
Excavations at the site of Kition-Bamboula
The fieldwork is part of the ongoing research program on the topography of the ancient city of Kition in the Iron Age.
A 2,000-year-old pet cemetery discovered in Egypt
A pet cemetery discovered in Egypt's town Berenike has yielded remains of animals which were companions rather than of religious use.
Marble head stolen from Italy returned by the Dutch
A marble head stolen from Italy and put up for auction in Amsterdam has been returned by Dutch authorities.
There and Back Again: Greek Art in Motion
The aim of this conference is to celebrate Sir John Boardman’s life and works.
New techniques make it possible to date Australian Aboriginal rock art
A new technique, developed at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's Centre for Accelerator Science, has made it possible to produce some of the first reliable radiocarbon dates for Australian rock art.
Geoscientists size-up early dinosaurs, find surprising variation
Variation in growth patterns among early dinosaurs may have provided an advantage in surviving the harsh environment at the end of the Triassic Period approximately 201 million to 210 million years ago.
Skeletons from the Phaleron necropolis to be scrutinized
Archaeologists at the Phaleron Delta necropolis seek the help of specialists to decipher the mystery of shackled skeletons and mass graves.
From Versailles to Canberra: Treasures from the Palace
For the first time ever, the treasures from Versailles will travel from France to Australia to entice visitors into a world of power, passion and luxury through the exhibition Versailles: Treasures from the Palace.
Secrets of the paleo diet
A tiny grape pip (scale 1mm), left on the ground some 780,000 years ago, is one of more than 9,000 remains of edible plants discovered in an old Stone Age site in Israel on the shoreline of Lake Hula.
Looted antiquities seized in Switzerland
Nine artefacts confiscated by Swiss authorities from the Geneva Free Ports on Friday are looted relics from Yemen, Libya and the Palmyra site in Syria.
Master Mateo in the Museo del Prado
The Museo Nacional del Prado is exhibiting 14 sculptures from the Portico of Glory and the dismantled choir of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, some of them together again for the first time 500 years.
Ancient pollution hints at possible early copper smelting in Jordan
Industrial pollution may seem like a modern phenomenon, but in fact, an international team of researchers may have discovered what could be the world’s first polluted river, contaminated approximately 7,000 years ago.
Fish fossils reveal how tails evolved
A new study reveals that the tails of fish and the tails of tetrapods, or four-limbed animals, are in fact entirely different structures, with different evolutionary histories.
Οverwhelming evidence of malaria’s existence 2,000 years ago
An analysis of 2,000-year-old human remains from several regions across the Italian peninsula has confirmed the presence of malaria during the Roman Empire.
The feast of Saint Andrew and customs of his popular cult
The popular cult of St. Andrew includes beliefs, fears, hopes and perceptions, customs and habits of a magical, superstitious character.
Archaeologists uncover name of Roman Prefect of Judea before Third Jewish Revolt
A rare inscription from the period preceding the Bar Kochba revolt permits for the first time the definite identification of Gargilius Antiques as the Roman prefect of Judea at that time.