Mother-daughter double burial in Roman period Austria
A human double burial combined with a horse interment, discovered in 2004 has been the subject of a comprehensive interdisciplinary study.
GPR and ERT Exploration in the Western Cemetery in Giza, Egypt
A geophysical exploration with ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography was conducted at the Western Cemetery, Giza.
National Treasures: Botticelli in Cambridge
Sandro Botticelli’s masterpiece Venus and Mars is the highlight of the Fitzwilliam Museum's exciting new display.
Cambridge – British Museum collaborative PhD studentship
Applications are invited for the PhD studentship for ‘Acquiring the Mediterranean'.
Meet the Stone Age Trøndelag man
4000 years ago, a 25-year-old man died on the island of Hitra. Now he has been given a new lease of life at NTNU University Museum.
A 7000-year-old settlement discovered in Serbia
A field campaign provides important new insights into the Late Neolithic period in Southeastern Europe.
Archaeologists excavate medieval timber hall at Skipsea site
Archaeologists have returned to Skipsea in East Yorkshire to excavate the medieval timber hall uncovered near the site of a Norman castle.
Unique collection of 16th-17th century fabrics and shoes
Archaeologists have found a collection of fabrics and shoes during research at the construction site of the Camerimage film centre in Toruń.
Revealed: face of 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal
A new Netflix documentary has recreated the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal rebuilt from hundreds of bone fragments.
Roman lead was Cordovan
Three ingots dating from the Roman era demonstrate the importance of lead production and exportation in northern Cordoba.
Fortified Royal “Rest House” excavated in Tell Habwa
The Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Tell Habwa site has revealed the remains of a mud-brick building.
Fellowships: Visual Interactions in Early Writing Systems
The VIEWS project at the University of Cambridge invites applications for two funded Visiting Fellowships, with a deadline of 30th June 2024.
24th Current Research in Egyptology
Registration for Current Research in Egyptology 2024 is now open to all prospective participants.
Acropolis Museum: The Parthenon and Byron
The exhibition “The Parthenon and Byron. On the occasion of 200 years anniversary since Byron’s death” will open to the public on Friday 26 April 2024.
Archæographies: Excavating Neolithic Dispilio
The photo-essay is available as an Open Access pdf file through Archaeopress.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
The University of Granada welcomes postdoc candidates interested in applying for a MSCA-PF in 2024 in the field of Late Antique Archaeology.
Robot to find Norway’s hidden cultural heritage
The Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) and AutoAgri are launching a revolutionary self-driving ground penetrating radar (GPR) for archaeological survey.
THAUMA: Practices of the Sacred and the Profane in the Ancient Mediterranean
This conference aims to explore the rich tapestry of religious, magical, and healing practices that defined the ancient Mediterranean world.
Statue head of Ramesses II repatriated to Egypt from Switzerland
A statue head of Ramesses II which had been stolen and located in Switzerland, has been recovered and repatriated to Egypt.
Archaeologists discover sealed 18th century glass bottles
As part of the Mansion Revitalization Project at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, archaeologists have made a significant discovery.
The identification of Dura-Europos’ neglected sister site in Syria
The city of Anqa is a near mirror image of Dura-Europos, of the same size, comparable composition, and potentially equal value to scholars.
Moon may have influenced Stonehenge builders
The possibility that Stonehenge aligns with the positions of the Moon is being investigated by experts and the Royal Astronomical Society.
A 2,000-year-old mysterious token
Could this ancient clay token have been used by pilgrims ascending to the Temple in Jerusalem during the Passover festival 2,000 years ago to receive sacrificial components?
Wreck of flagship provides important information
New results from studies of the Danish flagship Gribshunden/Griffin, which sank in the Blekinge archipelago in 1495.