The “Harem Conspiracy” killed Ramesses III
Latest examinations on the mummy of Ramesses III, headed by Albert Zink, showed that the king had received a fatal blow to the throat, hidden till then by bandages that had not been removed.
Insularity and Identity in the Roman Mediterranean
The twelve papers presented here each deal with specific islands or island groups, thus allowing for an integrated view of Mediterranean insularity and identity.
Huge mosaic revealed for a day in Jericho
One of the largest floor mosaics in the world, previously covered for protection, has been opened to the public for a day.
Discovery of a warrior tomb from the Roman period
Urn grave of a warrior with equipment from the Roman period has been discovered in Czelin (West Pomerania) by researchers from the National Museum in Szczecin.
Pacific Islanders invented new kind of society
New dating on the stone buildings of Nan Madol suggests the ancient coral reef capital in the Pacific Ocean was the earliest among the islands to be ruled by a single chief.
From here the Romans breached Jerusalem’s City Wall 2,000 years ago
Fascinating evidence of breaking through Jerusalem’s Third Wall at the end of the Second Temple period was discovered in an excavation the Israel Antiquities Authority is conducting in the city center.
Looted antiquities are exchanged for guns
Fears of exchange of looted antiquities for weapons and ammunition between the IS leaders in Libya and the Italian mafia are reported by Italian newspaper.
The University of Padova sheds light to Gortys’ early history
The excavation in the sanctuary of Apollo was initiated to reconstruct chronologically the history of the monument, which is placed at the origin of the urban foundation in the 7th century BC.
Maritime archaeology expedition in Black Sea
An expedition mapping submerged ancient landscapes, the first of its kind in the Black Sea, is making exciting discoveries.
Ancient medication bottles found in Turkey
Hundreds of bottles with ancient antidepressants and heart medications have been unearthed at excavations in Turkey.
Uffizi rooms with Botticelli works reopen
The Uffizi Gallery rooms including those with Botticelli works, closed for about a year, have reopened this week after extensive renovation.
Mystery species hidden in cave art
Ice Age cave artists recorded a previously unknown hybrid species of bison and cattle in great detail on cave walls more than 15,000 years ago.
International fellowship programme at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The programme supports research projects that bear direct relation to the diverse institutions and rich collections of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
Report on provenance of ancient statue to be auctioned
An ancient marble sculpture in the Christie's catalogue is identical to one found in the Robin Symes archives, containing illicit antiquities, according to a report.
Master’s degree in Archaeology at Athens, Greece
A one-year Master’s program taught in English, devoted to the advanced study of the archaeology of Greece.
Lifting the veil on Queen of Sheba’s perfume
Nicolas Baldovini’s team at the Institut de chimie de Nice (CNRS/UNS) has just discovered the components that give frankincense its distinctive odor.
Big ancient church revealed in Pisidia, Antalya
A big church in the ancient city of Pisidia, near Antalya, finally “came to light” after three years of excavations.
X-rays reveal artistry in an ancient Greek vase
The mysterious blacks, reds and whites of ancient Greek pottery can be read in elements – iron, potassium, calcium and zinc – and art history may be rewritten.
Japan burial is identified as the oldest in the country
Researchers have identified the oldest formal burial in Japan, dating back to the Pottery Culture Period.
Large number of urns discovered in Chinese burial site
Archaeologists in China have unearthed 113 tombs with burial urns since May from a single burial site.
Conference about the antique wall painting
The meeting will examine methos of a technical approach to antique wall painting.
Unique skin impressions of last European dinosaurs discovered in Barcelona
Researchers discovered the impression of skin scales left on a rock by a dinosaur which had lain down in the mud.
Regarding Nicolas Calas
Regarding Nicolas Calas comprises a symposium, a workshop and an exhibition that aim to reveal the intersections of Calasʼs art criticism, poetry, theoretical writings, and his curatorial activities.